Cold and Flu - Page 38

October 28, 2018

First flu deaths of season serve as early reminder of the virus’ potential

In the last few weeks, health officials in a number of states have reported deaths attributable to flu.

October 26, 2018

NYC reports first pediatric flu death of season

Health department officials in New York say a child has died from influenza, the city’s first reported flu-related pediatric death of the season.

October 26, 2018

Michigan school district closes amid flu outbreak

The school superintendent said about 20 percent of the student body was out sick, including her own son.

October 24, 2018

Washington state reports first flu death of season

It was not clear if the man had gotten the flu vaccine.

October 22, 2018

Connecticut reports first flu death of season

Health officials in Connecticut have confirmed the first flu death of the season, adding that the virus has sent another 22 patients to the hospital.

October 12, 2018

Pregnant women who get flu shot are less likely to be hospitalized from virus, CDC says

A new study released this week is urging pregnant women to get a flu shot this year. 

October 12, 2018

Military physicians who lost son, 4, to flu urge others to get vaccinated

Two Air Force physicians who lost their 4-year-old son to complications of the flu last Christmas Eve are hoping their #FluShotsforLeon campaign helps others understand the importance of getting vaccinated against the flu.

October 5, 2018

North Carolina woman, 29, dies from flu-related complications

A 29-year-old lawyer has become North Carolina’s third flu-related death this year after she suffered an “apparent cardiac event” related to the virus.

September 27, 2018

Flu season last winter killed the most people since the 1970s, CDC says

Tens of thousands of American deaths last winter are believed to have been caused by the flu and its related complications, according to government officials, making it the most severe in at least four decades.

September 7, 2018

Back-to-school germs 101: What you need to know

Most kids around the U.S. are back in school and that means reading, writing—and germs. Fox News’ Dr. Manny Alvarez sits down with New York City pediatrician Dr. Dyan Hes to break down the most common illnesses that happen at school and how you can try to prevent them.