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...

4 Illnesses That Are Common in the Winter

Images is from Live and Learn Learn about the most common winter illnesses and what you can do to fight them. As the leaves began to fall off the trees and temperatures drop, illnesses such as the flu peak. Many viruses are more likely to spread in the winter. There...

How to Reduce the Spread of Germs

Image is from Healthy Tennessee Out of Sight, Out of Mind You need to worry about microscopic bugs, the bugs you cannot see with the human eye. These microscopic germs you cannot see are the carriers of a lot of disease and illness. Deadly, Simple Routines You never...