Articles for Tag: "influenza"

People taking cholesterol meds may be at higher risk for the flu 
People taking cholesterol meds may be at higher risk for the flu
A common medication may decrease the effectiveness of the influenza vaccine.
Blog: How to prevent a cold this winter  Featured
Blog: How to prevent a cold this winter
A pediatrician shares ways to prevent the common cold this time of year.
Most people get the flu in February, study says  Featured
Most people get the flu in February, study says
Find out why researchers say flu sufferers are more likely to get sick in this month.
FDA approves flu vaccine for elderly 
FDA approves flu vaccine for elderly
This new vaccination may be more effective for older adults thanks to an added substance.
CDC working on new flu shot 
CDC working on new flu shot
An updated formulation will protect against the H3N2 virus. Find out more.
Cleaning with bleach increases risk of flu  Featured
Cleaning with bleach increases risk of flu
Using harsh chemical solutions can cause respiratory problems in children.
We get the flu less often than we think 
We get the flu less often than we think
A new study finds that we don’t contract the bug as frequently as we imagine.