Flu

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Why it's not too late to get your flu shot

Don't worry if you've waited until all the Halloween candy has been gobbled up to get your annual flu shot.

Nov 11, 2022

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Cardiology

Some flu vaccine reactions might be a good sign for people with heart disease

People with heart disease who forego annual flu vaccination for fear of having an adverse reaction may wish to reconsider. New research finds individuals with high-risk heart disease who experience mild to moderate side effects ...

Nov 7, 2022

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

US flu season off to a fast start as other viruses spread

The U.S. flu season is off to an unusually fast start, adding to an autumn mix of viruses that have been filling hospitals and doctor waiting rooms.

Nov 5, 2022

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Study finds high prevalence of COVID-19 and flu co-infections during 2021–2022 flu season

Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have discovered a high prevalence of COVID-19 co-infections in central Missouri during the 2021–2022 flu season, with a monthly co-infection rate as high as ...

Nov 2, 2022

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Telltale signs of a 'tripledemic'

An uptick in sore throats, coughs, and fevers are telltale signs that flu season has arrived in the United States. But this fall, those common symptoms might be a sign of something more sinister: Public health experts warn ...

Nov 1, 2022

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Pediatrics

Preparing kids for a flu shot: Tips to help parents

Cold and flu season is approaching, and that means it's time for flu shots.

Nov 1, 2022

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Cardiology

Flu vaccine may reduce risk of stroke

Getting a flu shot may offer an added benefit. A recent study published in Stroke, an American Heart Association journal, suggests flu vaccination might lower the chances of stroke among adults, especially people under 45.

Oct 31, 2022

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

COVID-19, RSV and flu: A season of respiratory infections

COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza are respiratory infections caused by different viruses. The concern is that each has overlapping symptoms, and all are arriving together. There are ways to keep these ...

Oct 27, 2022

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