It’s that time of year again. School is starting, the days are getting shorter and the familiar “flu shots available” signs are appearing outside pharmacies. Each year, the flu kills tens of thousands ...
If you have a mild illness like a cold, it’s fine to get a flu shot. If you’re already experiencing flu-like symptoms, like ...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — With flu season approaching, health officials say it’s almost time to roll up your sleeve for the annual vaccine. It is unknown how severe the 2025–2026 flu season will be. Last ...
Jeb Teichman’s phone rang just before midnight. As a pediatrician, he has received many late-night emergency calls. This time, the call was about his 29-year-old son. Brent Teichmanhad been suffering ...
How bad will the 2025-2026 flu season be? The exact timing, duration and severity of flu seasons vary each year and can only really be understood in retrospect, explains Robert Amler, MD, MMS, MBA, ...