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Take these crucial steps to avoid the coming 'tripledemic': CDC
Winter is coming.
FDA solicits public outcry before pulling 'unsound' decongestants like Sudafed off shelves
The market for oral decongestants is huge: A study of 100,000 US households showed that about half purchased medications with phenylephrine each year.
14-year-old boy has hands, legs amputated after flu-like symptoms turn deadly
Mathias’ family hopes that their son, who ran cross country, played soccer and played piano, can soon leave the hospital with new prosthetic limbs.
Sudafed, Benadryl and most decongestants don't work: FDA advisory panel
"This drug should have been removed from the market a long time ago," said a patient advocate from New York.
Kentucky school districts cancel classes weeks into year amid COVID, flu and strep outbreaks
Multiple Kentucky school districts were forced to cancel classes weeks into the school year after outbreaks of COVID, the flu and strep sent both students and staff home sick —...
Baldwin's denial and more: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 20, 2023
Post readers sound off on Alec Baldwin's trigger-pulling denial and more.
Fla. officials sound alarm on mosquito-transmitted virus as it grapples with spike in cases
Florida health officials placed Broward County under a mosquito-borne illness alert this month as cases of dengue fever are rising.
NYC launches COVID/flu shot campaign for seniors, disabled to get boosted as fall approaches
NYC is launching a new "vaccine equity" campaign to convince older residents to get their updated COVID-19 and flu shots.
When cities welcome new pro sports, flu deaths jump up to 25%: study
American cities that picked up a new professional sports team also saw their flu mortality shoot up, a West Virginia University paper found.
Dengue fever cases on the rise: What to know about the tropical infectious disease
International travelers in US looking for protection against dengue fever will need to wait a bit longer
What is 'air con flu'? How staying cool may make you sick
If you've ever felt a sniffle coming on in the summer months -- particularly when you're on vacation -- then air conditioning could be to blame.
Early surge of flu activity in Australia has doctors on alert for what may happen in US this fall and winter
In the last 2 weeks of May, Australia saw an increase in influenza-like illness, which may be a predictor for the virus's behavior in the US.
What is HMPV? 'Most important virus you've never heard of' spikes 36%: CDC
"Many people even in health care are unfamiliar with this virus," experts warn — but the disease's serious complications can lead to hospitalization and, in severe cases, death.
Bad dog! Pets could give you the flu — or an even worse virus
Man might want to keep some distance from man's best friend.
Dog flu cases on the rise: What to know to protect pets
"The symptoms of canine influenza can initially look very similar to kennel cough," Dr. Gary Richter advised.
First-ever RSV vaccine could be approved, roll out by August
If approved, it would be the first vaccine given to expectant mothers to protect against the disease, currently the leading cause of hospitalizations for infants.
Stomach flu symptoms to watch for as outbreak spreads across US: CDC
Stomach "bugs" are in bloom as the US Centers for Disease Control warns Americans about widespread outbreaks across the country.
Mucinex mascot 'Mr.Mucus' has officially become a sex symbol
He's snot your average heartthrob.
Don't unleash the 'Kraken' COVID-19 variant: wear a new KN95 and N95 instead
Don't unleash the Kraken! Mask up instead.
Disgraziad! Ronzoni discontinues pastina without warning: ‘Not how we wanted to start 2023’
The macaroni move is giving Italian-American comfort food fans some serious agita.