Flu

More Children Claimed as Flu Continues into Late Season

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 23, 2016 09:07 AM EDT

Flu continues to infect children with its surge into second week of March.

Yoko Ono Hospitalized For Experiencing Flu-Like Symptoms

By Jenn Loro - Feb 28, 2016 03:43 PM EST

John Lennon’s widow and avant-garde music artist-singer Yoko Ono spent a night at a Manhattan hospital for flu-like illness rejecting media reports of a rumored stroke.

Butt Temperature More Accurate Than Mouth, Measurement Study

By Peter R - Nov 18, 2015 01:09 PM EST

A new study has suggested central measurement against peripheral measurement for making medical decisions based on temperature readings.

Flu Vaccine can Reduce Risk of Flu-Related Pneumonia, Study Finds

By Cheri Cheng - Oct 07, 2015 02:54 PM EDT

The flu vaccine can reduced people's risk of developing flu-related pneumonia, a new study found.

Flu Shot 2015: Get Them Before It's Too Late- Flu Season is Officially Here

By Deepthi B - Oct 06, 2015 04:08 PM EDT

Flu outbreaks are expected any time this month in October and its time to remember that prevention is better than cure.

Vaccination Tied To Lower Stroke Risk In Children: Study

By Peter R - Oct 02, 2015 01:45 PM EDT

The study found that the risk of stroke is upped in sick children who have not been vaccinated or received few vaccines.

Flu Starts at the Roof of Your Mouth, New Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 25, 2015 08:39 AM EDT

New research show that the influenza virus develops in the roof of your mouth and is transmitted through coughs and sneezes.

Miley Cyrus Forced to Rest due to the Flu

By Cheri Cheng - Sep 07, 2015 03:38 PM EDT

Miley Cyrus has been forced to take a break after she came down with the flu.

Flu Shots To Be Tweaked For Greater Efficiency Next Season: CDC

By Peter R - Jun 05, 2015 06:23 PM EDT

During last season health agencies did not expect the H3N2 strain to predominate, rendering vaccines less effective against the flu.

Houston Rockets Stave Off Elimination, James Harden Records First Playoff Triple-Double

By Cheri Cheng - May 13, 2015 09:29 AM EDT

James Harden posted his first playoff triple-double in the Houston Rockets' game 5 win over the LA Clippers.

Adults Over 30 Get The Flu Once In Every Five Years; Other Instances Might Just Be From A Common Cold

By Maria Slither - Mar 04, 2015 12:29 PM EST

The flu virus will only infect adults over 30 years old once in every five years. The flu will infect kids more often.

Mysterious Flu Kills Vaccinated 26-Year-Old Woman in Wisconsin

By Peter R - Jan 16, 2015 02:14 PM EST

A newly wed 26-year old succumbed to the flu caused sepsis in her body.

CDC Flu Report: Vaccine has a 23 Percent Effectiveness Rate

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 15, 2015 03:05 PM EST

The CDC reported that the flu shot has an effectiveness rate of 23 percent this year.

Season's Flu Declared Epidemic as Number of Infections Rise

By Peter R - Dec 30, 2014 12:43 PM EST

CDC has reportedly declared flu epidemic as 15 children have died this season.

Flu Outbreak 2014: MN Teen who Skipped Flu Shot Dies Mysteriously

By Peter R - Dec 11, 2014 01:16 PM EST

A 17-year old from Owatonna in Minnesota died after being sick with flu like symptoms for a week.

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