Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Flu season stays mild, with slow uptick in activity

(HealthDay)—Halfway through this year's rather mild flu season, disease activity is still increasing, albeit slowly, a U.S. health official said Friday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Flu season continues to be mild, CDC says

(HealthDay)—The mild flu season continues to be that way, U.S. health officials said Friday, but they expect activity to pick up in coming weeks.

Health

It's not too late to get a flu shot

(HealthDay)—Anyone who hasn't had a flu shot this season should make a point to get vaccinated now, U.S. health officials advise.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Many Americans unsure that flu shots do any good, poll finds

With the height of the influenza season fast approaching, a survey published Tuesday by the federal Department of Health and Human Services found a sizable number of Americans are skeptical that a flu shot makes much of a ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

How to have a healthy holiday season

(HealthDay)—You're at increased risk for colds and the flu over the holidays, but a few simple measures will help lower your chances of getting sick, an expert says.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Get your flu shot before the flu is widespread: CDC

(HealthDay)—While relatively few cases of flu have surfaced so far in the United States, health officials say the holiday season will likely change that, so everyone should get a flu shot now.

Immunology

Alerting the immune system's watchmen to improve vaccines

As the days get colder and shorter, we carve jack-o-lanterns and drink pumpkin spice lattes. But one fall tradition can actually keep you healthy: getting your flu shot. Like all vaccines, the flu shot trains the immune system ...

Health

It's time for your flu shot

(HealthDay)—The start of flu season is just around the corner and U.S. health officials are urging everyone aged 6 months and older to get their yearly flu shot.

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