It is National Influenza Vaccination Week. If you haven’t been vaccinated yet, now is a good time to do so, especially since flu season peaks between December and February. “It’s very important to get ...

The U.S. may be heading toward another severe flu season. Doctors are sounding the alarm over a new strain of the virus that’s led to an early surge of cases driven by lagging vaccinations. It’s ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Flu cases are surging in Massachusetts and nationally, prompting health experts to emphasize the importance of vaccination and preventive measures this holiday season.

In the United States, flu season usually occurs in the fall and winter. While influenza viruses spread year-round, flu activity peaks between December and February. The overall health impact — viral ...

It’s flu season, and a local doctor wants you to be prepared and take it seriously. In October, state health officials confirmed Connecticut’s first flu-related death — an adult in their 80s in ...

“The most recent data indicate that flu vaccination reduced the risk of flu-related death by more than 75 percent among ...

ATLANTA — A UCLA study shines a light on the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu, as both infections can increase the risk of serious heart problems. The research finds that ...

BABY. BABIES YOUNGER THAN SIX MONTHS OLD ARE NOT ABLE TO GET THE FLU SHOT, AND DOCTORS SAY MOMS WHO ARE VACCINATED CAN PASS SOME OF THAT PROTECTION ONTO THEIR BABY. ONCE THE BABY IS BORN. PEDIATRICIAN ...

As the winter chill descends across South Africa, the annual rise in sniffles, coughs, and body aches reminds us of the impending flu season. This year, Affinity Health, a premier provider of ...