Why this year’s virus season could be different
An epidemiologist explains what you should know for respiratory virus season after last year’s “tripledemic” of flu, COVID, and RSV.
Women of childbearing age are more leery of flu, COVID vax during pregnancy
Women of childbearing age are more doubtful about the safety of getting the flu and COVID-19 vaccines while pregnant, a new study shows.
Pregnant? Get your flu shot and COVID booster
Check out important answers to questions about flu shots and COVID boosters for pregnant people, including whether to get both at once.
Q&A: Can get your COVID booster and flu shot together?
An expert answers questions about flu shots and COVID boosters, including whether you can get them at the same time.
9 tips for getting through the flu at home
About 30 million Americans will get the flu this year. Here are some tips for at-home treatments to sooth symptoms.
Coffee-roasting chemical and flu can seriously damage lungs
When combined with even a mild case of flu, short-term exposure to a chemical used in coffee roasting can damage the lungs, a new study with mice shows.
Why you should definitely get a flu shot this year
As COVID-19 restrictions lift, cases of flu are expected to rise this year, making it more important than ever to get the flu vaccine, says David Cennmino.
Smartwatches can track COVID symptoms via heart rate
New research shows that heart rate data from wearable devices can track COVID symptoms, even showing how sick people will become.
Exercise right after a vaccine may lead to an antibody boost
People who exercise for 90 minutes immediately after receiving a flu or COVID-19 vaccine may get an extra immunity boost, researchers report.
Nanoparticle nasal spray protects mice against many flu strains
An influenza vaccine taken up the nose yields strong protection against different flu virus strains, a new study with mice shows.