Report: 22 kids die from flu this season
Roughly 100 children die in an average flu season, and it's not clear that will happen this year
Health Center: Cold & Flu
Average cough lasts 18 days, study finds
Researchers fear people are asking for antibiotics too early because they think coughs should only last seven to nine days
Scramble for vaccine as flu season heats up
As late-comers seek vaccination against the spreading influenza epidemic, spot shortages of flu shots are being reported
Acetaminophen overdose a danger during flu season
Some people turn to cold meds to fight flu, but may not know many contain a common remedy that can cause liver damage if overused
Snapshot of flu epidemic across the U.S.
Latest reports on influenza-related cases in all 50 states
Doctor: Flu spreading "like a chain letter"
Influenza outbreak widespread in 47 states; expert says the earlier flu season starts, the worse it becomes
Hospitals crack down on staff refusing flu shots
At least 15 nurses and other hospital workers in 4 states have lost their jobs after refusing to get vaccinated
Proper hand-washing essential during flu season
Many people rub their palms together and skip their fingertips, the areas exposed to the most flu germs
Flu 101: Questions answered
Dr. William Schaffner, past president of National Foundation for Infectious Disease, discusses the current flu epidemic
CDC: Flu grips 47 states; vaccine found 62% effective
24 states and New York City reporting high activity, according to CDC's latest report; down from 29 states in previous report
Flu influx causes hospitals to turn away patients
CBS Chicago reports 8 area hospitals had to divert ambulances because they were dealing with so many influenza patients
Experts: Too early to predict flu season severity
"Those of us with gray hair have seen worse," said infectious disease researcher Dr. William Schaffner
Not too late to get flu vaccine, FDA urges
Most U.S. states are reporting high flu activity; FDA warns children who don't get vaccinated are especially at risk
Flu season takes dangerous turn in Boston
Mayor declares state of emergency; Doctor says while vaccine may not protect against one strain, flu shot still best defense
Flu? What to do if your boss doesn't believe you
Here's how deal with suspicious managers who think you're not really under the weather
Flu surge leads to Boston public health emergency
Massachusetts one of 29 states reporting high levels of flu; experts call case count high for this time of year
Scientists use weather to forecast flu season
Scientists turning to improved weather satellite technology to better predict disease
Flu's "first kiss": Remembered forever
Study found during 2009 influenza pandemic, adults over 62 were immune to disease -- trends also seen in previous pandemics
FDA approves first flu shot made from animal cells
New method is faster than half-century old method using chicken eggs
British journal says Tamiflu won't fight flu
Many governments stockpile Roche's Tamiflu in the event of a global flu outbreak, such as 2009 swine flu pandemic
Flu shot linked to heart disease protection
Vaccine may protect those with chronic disease but expert cautions findings only preliminary
Vitamin D may do nothing to prevent common colds
People who took vitamin D supplements had the same incidence of getting the virus as those who took a placebo
Epilepsy, CP raise kids' risk during flu season
Study of 2009 H1N1 pandemic found two-thirds of kids who died had a neurological disorder
Officials urge flu vaccine for 2012-2013 season
New CDC research suggests country is well below goal of 80 percent vaccinated
FDA approves flu vaccine for 2012-2013 season
Each year FDA works with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization to pick three stains that may strike during upcoming flu season
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