Tips to Avoid From Getting Sick During The Holidays

Image is from Search Engine Land The holidays are supposed to be a time to gather with family and friends to enjoy good food, gift giving, and to have fun. If you get sick right before the holidays, it can put a huge damper on your plans. If you want to keep from...

Myths About Flu Shots

There are many myths surrounding the flu vaccine that may prevent people from getting their annual flu shot. This can have dire consequences for at-risk populations such as seniors, infants, and the immuno-compromised. At best, the flu is no fun. At worst, it can be...

The Flu is Always Just, “The Flu”

Image is from BBC.com If someone told you your risk of flu infection depends on when or where you are born, your first thought might be that of, “What a ridiculous statement.” You may wonder what that person is thinking. The flu is the flu every year, no...

The Flu is Always Just, "The Flu"

Image is from BBC.com If someone told you your risk of flu infection depends on when or where you are born, your first thought might be that of, “What a ridiculous statement.” You may wonder what that person is thinking. The flu is the flu every year, no...

Understanding the Swine Flu

Image is from Flowing Data Obtaining A Diagnosis The only way to accurately diagnose swine flu is through a flu test. This is because the symptoms of swine flu look exactly the same as those found in conventional strains of influenza. Even differences of severity...