Cold Flu
It’s Not Too Late To Get A Flu Shot
December 4, 2023, 1:27 pm EST
A flu shot can still protect you from getting sick with influenza even if you don’t get the vaccination until later in the season.
Two Weeks Before Thanksgiving Is A Great Time For A Vaccine
November 15, 2023, 5:18 pm EST
If you haven’t already gotten a COVID-19 or flu vaccine, now is the perfect time to get the jab. Two weeks before Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season will give you protection leading into one of the easiest times to catch a virus.
Safety Measures That Help Protect Against Common Respiratory Viruses
November 14, 2023, 8:47 am EST
Here are some steps you can take to help keep yourself and your family safe from respiratory viruses.
RSV Cases Rise In Southeast, Could Mean Wider Spread
November 3, 2023, 12:02 pm EDT
The Centers for Disease Control is warning physicians about a rise in cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus, known as RSV, in the Southeast. The CDC says that historically that has meant a rise in cases nationally in the coming months.
Which Arm For Your Vaccines? Yes, It Matters
October 25, 2023, 9:27 am EDT
Researchers in Germany studied more than 300 people getting two doses of the COVID vaccine to determine if it made a difference which arm got the shot.
Seniors Might Want A Special Type Of Flu Vaccine
October 4, 2023, 3:15 pm EDT
This year’s flu season could be hard in the U.S. Seniors are being urged to ask their doctor or pharmacist for a special type of extra-strength flu vaccine.
Sleep May Make Vaccines More Effective
August 2, 2023, 11:48 am EDT
Seven or more hours of sleep a night after getting a vaccine like a flu shot could help your body produce more antibodies and extend how long the vaccine protects you, according to a huge review of previous studies.
Bird Flu Taking A Toll On Baby Eagles, New Study Says
April 25, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
The number of bald eagle nests successfully raising at least one eaglet dropped dramatically last year in parts of Georgia and Florida.
NASA Finds Flu Outbreaks Linked to Humidity in U.S.
April 17, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
A new NASA study that looked at humidity levels versus weekly flu cases across the United States found a correlation between low humidity and flu outbreaks.
CDC: Flu Vaccine Update
March 22, 2023, 11:05 am EDT
Experts say this season’s flu activity was higher than the previous two seasons, and CDC data indicates flu vaccines provided protection to all age groups.
