Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Respiratory illnesses can strike even in the summer. (Getty Images) (Getty Images/iStockphoto) Just as you’re getting ready to hit ...

If you have a fear of needles and are nervous about getting the flu shot, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that up to 25% of adults have a strong fear of needles. Enter FluMist, the nasal flu vaccine.

People from six months old to about 64 years old get the same dose of the flu vaccine, but there's a higher dose for those 65 and over. Flu season typically runs from October through April. Washing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Exactly how many people get the flu each year in the U.S. is unknown, given that many people recover at home without medical ...

You don't need a prescription to purchase a test that will tell you whether you're sick with COVID or the flu. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye care, ...

When should you get your flu shot? Flu season typically starts in December and peaks in February, so the "optimal time" to get vaccinated is heading into the season, Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Flu cases continue to be on the rise across our region. Since Christmas numbers have routinely been in the hundreds to thousands of cases reported just in Allegheny County. There's ...

The end of Fall semester means the holidays are coming, and flu season is here. I prefer the former over the latter. Flu season brings non-stop sniffling and coughing in lecture halls and endless ...

When the flu comes at you, brace yourself for a tough time. “It’s like a truck hit you,” says Carlene Muto, MD, an infectious disease specialist and medical director of infection prevention at Temple ...

Should you get a flu shot when you're pregnant? Find out whether it's a good idea and when you should schedule it.

Although flu and stomach flu sound similar, they are caused by different viruses and have different symptoms and treatment. People sometimes confuse flu and stomach flu because of their similar names.