The flu also known as influenza is an infectious disease commonly caused by an influenza virus. It is common between the period of December and February.
Health experts noticed an increase in flu infection or deaths during the season of America's biggest football event.
A new study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health suggests that estrogen may protect women against influenza virus. It was proven to significantly decrease the amount of flu virus that multiplies in infected cells.
The CDC encouraged everyone to get flu shots despite low flu activity.
The H1N1 Swine flu virus spreading in Costa Rica has claimed 14 lives including that of a three-year-old boy, health officials announced.
Many people are not worried about the flu season, especially that there are only a few reports of the virus being recorded this year.
Researchers show that influenza patients above 65 years old are less likely to be hospitalized if they are given a higher dose of the flu shot.
Seniors over 65 get better protection against flu when younger adults get vaccinated.
