Cold and Flu - Page 30

February 20, 2020

Amid coronavirus, flu outbreaks, here's how to disinfect plane seats

Frequent flyers may be especially nervous about getting sick during their travels this year.

February 18, 2020

Flu claims life of Pennsylvania 2nd grader: ‘Heaven gained an angel,’ mom says

A Pennsylvania boy nicknamed “Smiley” after his infectious grin died early this week from flu-related complications, according to the boy's school and his mother. 

February 5, 2020

Sinus infection or common cold: How to spot the difference

Its cold and flu season, but what’s that mean for sinus infections?

February 3, 2020

China sees bird flu outbreak near coronavirus epicenter: report

As Chinese officials grapple to contain an outbreak of novel coronavirus that’s sickened more than 17,000 people and killed some 361 others, another disease is causing concern: bird flu. 

January 22, 2020

Flu vaccine in pill form on horizon

The oral vaccine is still about five years away from market, but could eliminate many children and adults avoid getting their yearly flu shot.

January 21, 2020

North Carolina cheerleader dies of septic shock after contracting flu

Her grieving parents say she went from complaining about body aches to falling unconscious within 72 hours.

January 21, 2020

Texas woman, 20, dies from flu after traveling overseas

A 20-year-old Crosby, Texas woman has died from complications related to the flu, her family says. 

January 20, 2020

Why you might catch the flu twice this season

A second strain of the influenza virus is gaining traction in the U.S.

January 15, 2020

This year's flu shot doesn't match virus circulating: report

The strain in the vaccine may still be close enough to offer some protection.

January 14, 2020

Flu suspected in death of Texas teen, 16: ‘It happened so fast’

In yet another pediatric flu-related death reported in recent weeks, a 16-year-old Texas girl has died after contracting the flu, her family says, noting her passing was a result of complications related to the virus.