How Long Are You Contagious With The Flu?
Finally getting out from under the flu? Just because you're feeling better doesn't mean you can't get other people sick. You can spread the flu for longer than you might think.
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First Human Case From New Bird Flu: How Many More Strains Are Out There?
The case of a Chinese woman adds to a growing list of avian flu strains to keep an eye on, including ones that are deadly and contagious. So why are there so many?
Young Kids Are Getting The Best Protection From Current Flu Vaccine
Overall, this season's vaccine is about 36 percent effective in blunting or preventing flu, health officials say. That's better than earlier predictions, and good enough to prevent flu in thousands.
Spot Shortages Of Antiviral Drugs Seen As Flu Season Drags On
Flu drugs recommended for vulnerable people, including young children and the elderly, are getting hard to find in some parts of the country, said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
When The Flu Hits Campus, The Gesundheit Machine Will Be Ready
It's a particularly harsh flu season. In the close quarters of dorm rooms and cafeterias and study groups, the flu will come to college campuses. And when it does, one scientist will be ready.
CDC: Flu Season Getting Even Worse, Especially For Children
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu hospitalizations are the highest since the CDC started tracking those numbers, and we may only be halfway through the season.
Got Your Flu Shot Yet? Consider This A Reminder
A research review suggests reminding people when their vaccinations are due or overdue increases the number of people who get immunized.
Flu Season Rages On, Hitting Baby Boomers Unusually Hard
Flu is widespread throughout the country, according to latest federal numbers. Those 65 and older are the most affected, but baby boomers are ending up in the hospital at an unusually high rate.
Flu Virus Can Trigger A Heart Attack
The rate of hospitalizations due to influenza is continuing to rise. Now, a study finds the risk of having a heart attack also spikes in the days after a confirmed diagnosis of flu.
Flu Season Is Shaping Up To Be A Nasty One, CDC Says
The flu season started early this year and is already widespread throughout the country and intense in dozens of states. But it's not too late to get that flu shot, officials say.