The CDC is reporting that flu cases are starting to spread in the US. Health officials announce that a number of these cases have led to deaths, with two children dying this week due to flu-related complications.
Flu is a common viral infection but it is spreading faster this year and health experts find cold weather as one of the triggers. People need to keep clean and get flu shots to stay immune.
Many people are not worried about the flu season, especially that there are only a few reports of the virus being recorded this year.
Studies suggest that people taking statins to lower their cholesterol levels may not reap the full benefits of flu vaccines.
Seniors over 65 get better protection against flu when younger adults get vaccinated.
A new universal vaccine has been discovered by scientists after mixing several vaccines for different strains of the influenza virus, creating a better protection for a wider spectrum.
