Cold and Flu in the News

02/04/2013 - May be marketed as dietary supplements, foods (such as herbal teas) and nasal sprays, agency says

02/01/2013 - 45 children have died from flu this season; seniors also especially vulnerable

02/01/2013 - New study suggests that unseasonably warm winter one year might lead to nasty flu outbreak the next

01/31/2013 - Researchers urge more study, new infection-control procedures to protect health care workers

01/30/2013 - More than 600 prescription and over-the-counter meds contain acetaminophen, FDA experts say

01/28/2013 - U.S. experts also say egg allergy is no longer reason to avoid the flu vaccine

01/25/2013 - Children and seniors especially vulnerable; infections declining in some regions

01/24/2013 - If symptoms aren't severe, you may not need medication

01/23/2013 - With study finding, they advise people to have the vaccine

01/23/2013 - U.S. still on hold, but scientists in other countries ready to end moratorium

01/22/2013 - Sick athletes should put off vigorous workouts

01/22/2013 - Get the yearly flu shot

01/21/2013 - If they're 6 months or older, have them vaccinated

01/20/2013 - If kids aren't well enough to learn, it's best to keep them home

01/18/2013 - It's still not too late to get vaccinated, experts say

01/18/2013 - Start by encouraging workers to use sick days

01/18/2013 - Nutritional deficiencies impede your ability to fight infection, expert cautions

01/17/2013 - Weaker immune system, dehydration risks and less mobility all can make illness more dangerous

01/17/2013 - New vaccine doesn't use flu virus or eggs, could speed up production

01/17/2013 - Flublok easier to produce quickly and in large quantities, agency says