Flu Season

You may have seen signs of flu shots now available at your local pharmacy. So what will this flu season look like and when should you get a flu shot if you’re planning to get a COVID-19 vaccine — or booster dose? Bianca Castro reports.

The dramatic decrease in flu cases last year has the potential to dramatically increase cases this year, one expert says.

More than a year after the pandemic started, Covid-19 is still ravaging parts of the world, but now scientists are warning that another virus could be a serious threat in the coming months: influenza. This season, the flu virtually disappeared, with less than 2,000 lab-confirmed cases in the United States to date, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention….

Doctors said the same precautions people are using to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is also helping to keep the flu virus at bay. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen explains.

Doctors said the same precautions people are using to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is also helping to keep the flu virus at bay.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, is urging people to take precautions to stop rising COVID-19 case numbers and avoid a very difficult winter ahead. NBCLX’s Clark Fouraker breaks down Dr. Fauci’s grim warning and his advice to prevent outbreaks.

With the holiday season quickly approaching, experts are suggesting creating a family or community bubble as the safest way to enjoy this year’s holiday celebrations while reducing your risk of COVID-19 and the flu. NBCLX storyteller Clark Fouraker shares a holiday bubble checklist that your holiday group can adopt in the days and weeks before your gatherings to ensure everyone...

Is a “third wave” of coronavirus cases poised to hit the U.S.? Idaho is just one state where outbreaks in college and university towns are contributing to a spike in cases. Dr. Frank Johnson, the vice president for medical affairs at St. Luke’s Clinic in Idaho, joined LX News to discuss what he’s seeing in his state and how the...

The same measures that are recommended for reducing the spread of the coronavirus, including social distancing, frequent hand washing and wearing face masks, may also help limit the impact of cold and flu season.

Health experts are urging families to get a flu vaccine and help ease the strain on hospitals this winter season.

Health experts are urging families to get a flu vaccine and help ease the strain on hospitals this winter season, NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen reports.

With flu season quickly approaching, many people are worried about both COVID-19 and the flu. Dr. Navya Mysore says it is possible to get the respiratory viruses simultaneously and stresses the importance of social distancing, wearing a mask and washing your hands properly.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) says early flu vaccines are a key component to the state’s plan to manage the upcoming flu season amid an ongoing pandemic.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) says early flu vaccines are a key component to the state’s plan to manage the upcoming flu season amid an ongoing pandemic.

Dr. Deborah Birx says the U.S. government has time to prepare for a possible return of coronavirus this fall.

Amazon is working on a cure for the common cold in a years-long, top secret effort called “Project Gesundheit,” according to three people familiar with the effort.

It may be a bad flu season for kids, but early signs suggest the flu vaccine is working OK

After a dip in the first few weeks of 2020, flu activity has once again picked up, with no signs the season has peaked. Widespread activity was reported in every state, except Hawaii, NBC News reports.

A 4-year-old girl in Iowa who didn’t get vaccinated this season was left blind after getting the flu — and her parents said doctors don’t know if she will ever see again, NBC News reported. Jade DeLucia’s mother took her to the hospital on Christmas Eve when her fever became dangerously high. She spent more than two weeks in...

In the battle against the flu, an annual vaccine is important, and so is keeping your hands clean. Consumer Reports reveals a surprising new study about germs, which can mean the difference between a week of misery and staying healthy all winter long!