Though the common cold and the flu have very similar symptoms, some key differences like how high your fever is will help you ...

If you are diagnosed with the flu and you’re considered high-risk for complications, your doctor will likely recommend that you take oseltamivir (Tamiflu) to help shorten the course of your illness ...

As of October 2025, the predominant covid-19 strains circulating are the Omicron subvariants XFG, known as "Stratus," and NB.

Flu is a respiratory virus that causes fever, fatigue, body aches, headache and cough. While some people can fight it off at ...

The arrival of fall also marks the start of flu season. Typically running from October through May, staying healthy takes a ...

You can get FluMist for self-administration (called FluMist Home) by visiting the manufacturer’s website. You’ll need to ...

“Flu shots are important because the flu itself is a highly contagious respiratory disease that can cause a severe illness in ...

Stephanie Mauro, now 76 years old, has had multiple sclerosis for more than 40 years. In 2020, when COVID-19 first appeared in the United States, her condition had worsened to the point where her pain ...

The Conversation asked epidemiologist Annette Regan to explain why this flu season is different from last year's and what people can do to help reduce the spread. Beginning in late January and ...