New drug recall issued: Stop taking these cold & flu medicines immediately
After the COVID-19 drug recall from a few days ago, we’ll also warn you about a medicine recall that involves a different illness that’s in …
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This one symptom means you definitely have coronavirus, not the flu
The coronavirus and the flu have so many symptoms in common, making a clinical diagnosis virtually impossible without testing. There is one “wacky” symptom that …
Definitive proof that 2 simple things protect you from COVID-19 and other viruses
The preventive measures that can reduce your risk of catching the novel coronavirus can also protect against another infectious disease, influenza. Face masks and social …
Here’s how the coronavirus might ‘kill’ the flu this winter
Health officials are worried about the imminent coronavirus-flu “twindemic” that will impact several countries in the coming months, advising people to continue to respect safety …
There’s already a common vaccine that can help with the coronavirus pandemic
The upcoming flu season might be challenging for some communities that are still battling significant COVID-19 outbreaks, health officials have warned. Observing safety measures that …
This is the thing that will save us from a coronavirus disaster this fall
CDC Director Robert Redfield says that one of the most important things you can do this fall to protect yourself and others it to get …
Researchers think coronavirus and flu might spread from dust particles
The novel coronavirus might spread via dust particles, say researchers who studied aerosolized fomites influenza transmission. The researchers showed that flu virus from an infected …
The novel coronavirus might be even deadlier than 1918 Spanish flu
Coronavirus deaths might be comparable to the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, researchers said in a new study. COVID-19 is deadlier than the regular flu that …
Dr. Fauci warns of a potential coronavirus nightmare scenario in the coming months
The convergence of the coronavirus pandemic and the flu could lead to “a very difficult time” for America if safety measures aren’t enforced uniformly, Dr. …
WHO explains why the coronavirus pandemic is about to get even worse
There might not be a coronavirus vaccine yet, but it’s incredibly important to get a flu shot this year. The influenza season will overlap with …
As if coronavirus isn’t enough, a new virus with pandemic potential was just found in pigs
As the novel coronavirus pandemic rages on, researchers have discovered a new flu strain in pigs from China that has the potential of starting an …
Flu season could make the second coronavirus wave even more devastating, CDC says
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a new interview that a second coronavirus wave this winter might be even …
Coronavirus, the flu, and car accidents: One of these things is not like the others
The coronavirus may present flu-like symptoms, but it’s nothing like the flu when it comes to contagiousness and evolution. Comparing the COVID-19 death toll with …
Want to make $3,300? Let these scientists infect you with the flu
Nobody wants the flu. Coming down with the seasonal illness means several days of aches, pains, congestion, and fever, so it’s best to avoid it …
Last winter’s flu season was even more deadly than you can imagine
For many people, flu season is little more than annoyance, but every single year thousands of people die from whatever strain of the disease is …
The CDC is begging people to get vaccinated so that flu season isn’t as bad as it was last year
As we hang on to the very last days of summer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) wants people to keep the upcoming …
Researchers found an easy way to kill the flu virus
The flu season in 2018 is one of the worst we’ve experienced in recent years. In fact, health officials confirmed this past Friday that we’re …
Health officials worry that the Super Bowl may become one giant flu festival
In case you’ve missed the countless headlines, news reports, and official warnings from medical professionals across the country, let’s just get this out of the …
