seasonal influenza
Dear Doctor: If I received the flu shot in September, am I still protected from the flu in March?
That's a very good question – and the answer depends, in part, on your current health.
The flu season normally [...]
Flu season is underway and there’s still time to get your shot. While it’s recommended to get vaccinated as early as possible, flu season tends to peak in January or later, depending on which part of the country you are living or traveling in, and it takes about two [...]
Children under the age of 5 years are more likely to be hospitalized from flu complications than those in other age groups. Parents should talk to their doctors about who in the family should receive the flu vaccine.
Seasonal influenza
Seasonal influenza is a contagious, but preventable, respiratory illness [...]