Cold and Flu - Page 31

January 14, 2020

New York boy, 11, dies from flu: 'We don’t want Luca to become just a statistic'

The mother of an 11-year-old Hamburg, New York boy who recently died from flu-related complications doesn’t want her son to be remembered as “just a statistic” but rather as “the wonderful boy he was.” 

January 13, 2020

Flu blinds Iowa girl, 4, mom says

The flu has blinded a 4-year-old girl in Iowa, according to her mother, who is now urging others to ensure their loved ones are vaccinated against the virus. 

January 13, 2020

Wisconsin child dies from flu on the way to the hospital: health officials

A child in Wisconsin has died from the flu, marking the first pediatric death in the state for the 2019-2020 season. 

January 10, 2020

New Mexico boy, 1, becomes state’s first pediatric flu death of season

A 1-year-old boy in New Mexico has become the state’s first pediatric flu death of the 2019-2020 season.

January 8, 2020

Utah confirms first flu death of season

The person died recently and was under the age of 65.

January 8, 2020

Texas boy, 10, dies after contracting flu over winter break

The state has reported eight pediatric influenza-related deaths since October.

January 6, 2020

The flu has sickened this state the most, report finds

Where does your state fall on the list?

December 28, 2019

Can you catch a cold and the flu at the same time?

You'd have to be particularly unlucky to catch a cold and the flu at the same time, a new study finds.

December 24, 2019

Oregon child dies of flu-related illness: health officials

A child in Oregon has died of flu-related illness, according to Oregon Health Authority officials. 

December 23, 2019

Prison cancels Christmas Eve visits over flu

A news release said nearly four dozen cases of the flu had been confirmed, with more cases suspected across five prison facilities.