The flu is caused by influenza viruses, not bacteria. Influenza can cause symptoms like fever, chills, and body aches. Influenza (referred to as the "flu") is a contagious respiratory disease caused ...
Flu has come early this winter with a new mutated version of the virus circulating. The NHS has already sent out a "flu jab SOS" encouraging vulnerable people to get their free vaccination. But should ...
Steffini Stalos, DO, FCAP, is a pathology and lab medicine physician. She is also the chief medical officer of the lab consultancy firm Blood Associates, LLC. Most flu vaccines are made with ...