Cold and Flu - Page 17

October 4, 2023

Flu prevention tips from Florida's surgeon general: A 'day-to-day’ healthy lifestyle is key

Florida State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo encouraged maintaining a balanced, healthy lifestyle to support the immune system as a flu prevention method.

September 23, 2023

Kids’ antibiotics shortage ahead of winter, no end in sight

Pediatrician Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann explains why liquid amoxicillin is short supply ahead of cold and flu season.

September 13, 2023

Stuffy nose? Common OTC nasal decongestants with phenylephrine don’t work in tablet form, experts say

The FDA is deliberating on removing the "generally recognized as safe and effective" designation for a common ingredient, phenylephrine, in popular over-the-counter nasal decongestants. Here's why.

September 9, 2023

COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines are all available this fall: See what some doctors recommend and why

There is significant concern about a "tripledemic" this fall and winter, with COVID, flu and RSV cases all potentially rising at the same time. Here's what some doctors recommend on vaccines.

August 29, 2023

Yet another COVID vaccine? As Biden calls for new funding, health experts sound off: ‘A slippery slope'

Following President Biden’s Friday remarks that he plans to request funding for a new COVID vaccine amid rising cases, doctors sound off on whether another version is needed.

August 26, 2023

Flu shot recommendations from the CDC: 'Vaccination should continue throughout the season'

New guidance from the CDC recommends that everyone over six months old who does not have an allergy to a component of the vaccine receive a flu shot in the coming months.

August 22, 2023

Doctors urge vaccinations ahead of this year's flu season, which could be 'fairly bad,' experts say

After last year’s “tripledemic" of RSV, flu and COVID reportedly overwhelmed health systems, experts are looking to the 2023-2024 winter season — and sharing predictions and advice.

August 9, 2023

Avian influenza: Symptoms of the disease and how it affects birds and humans

Avian influenza, or bird flu, is highly infectious in birds and usually fatal. While it doesn't spread to humans nearly as much, it has a high fatality rate.

June 14, 2023

Early surge of flu activity in Australia has doctors on alert for what may happen in US this fall and winter

A sharp rise in flu activity in Australia and other countries in late May has health experts working to analyze what may happen in the U.S. this fall and winter.

May 16, 2023

New report suggests 'panic buying' of medications by patients and providers caused drug shortages

In a new report, experts from the Milken Center for Public Health suggested that drug shortages in late 2022 stemmed from hospitals and households “panic buying" medications.