The number of flu cases and deaths changes yearly, depending on the severity of the virus. Throughout the flu season in the United States, spanning from October to May, the precise fatality count due to influenza remains elusive. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approximated that approximately 20,000 deaths were attributed to the […]
Most people—young and old—who get sick recover. Find out what makes a person more at risk for serious flu complications. Certain influenza seasons, typically occurring during the fall and winter months, exhibit varying levels of severity. For instance, the 2018-2019 flu season demonstrated less intensity compared to the preceding year. Nonetheless, a notable degree of […]
Other bugs can also cause those flu-like symptoms. At a Glance Given the highly contagious nature of the flu, it’s natural to be concerned about any cough, muscle ache, or even a slight fever, interpreting them as potential signs of flu infection. This reaction is understandable since a multitude of other illnesses can also produce […]
You may be able to pass on the virus, even if you don’t feel sick yet. One of the most concerning aspects of the influenza virus, apart from its array of symptoms, is its potential for silent transmission. Individuals can unknowingly carry the virus, presenting a risk of spreading it to others without displaying any […]
More than 500 people at the university’s Ann Arbor campus have been diagnosed with the flu—and the majority did not receive the flu vaccine. The recent developments at the University of Michigan have garnered attention due to the disclosure by university authorities that an influenza outbreak is under investigation by the Centers for Disease Control […]
Both caused global pandemics; here’s how they compare in terms of symptoms, treatment, and death toll. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous parallels have been drawn to historical pandemics, notably the H1N1 influenza outbreak in 1918, commonly referred to as the Spanish flu. Similar to COVID-19, the 1918 influenza virus was characterized as […]
Plus, why it’s important to seek medical care as soon as you start experiencing If you find yourself experiencing fatigue, a sore throat, a runny nose, and a fever in the autumn or winter season, the immediate assumption might lean toward a flu infection. Nonetheless, distinguishing with certainty between influenza and other ailments exhibiting comparable […]
The two share a lot of similarities, but there are key differences between them. It’s a common occurrence for a set of symptoms to potentially indicate a variety of distinct conditions or ailments. This can often lead to challenges in accurately identifying the specific illness, disorder, syndrome, or infection afflicting an individual. In March 2020, […]
Here’s what researchers know about the potential causes of this common skin condition. Eczema, a dermatological condition characterized by itchy, dry, and reddened patches of skin, often leading to peeling, blistering, and the formation of sores, affects a substantial portion of the American population, exceeding 30 million individuals as reported by the National Eczema Association. […]