In 1918, a strain of influenza known as Spanish flu caused a global pandemic, spreading rapidly and killing indiscriminately.

Fall is just around the corner and now's the time to start planning your flu shot in Michigan — a key to staying healthy amid annual flu season. Health experts recommend getting vaccinated against the ...

It struck fast, killed without mercy, and left bodies stacked in the streets. Yet today, the Spanish Flu barely exists in public memory These places will be hit by big waves and flooding as Hurricane ...

Flu season is quickly approaching, and national pharmacy chains like Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy have begun offering this year's flu shots. The flu causes tens of thousands of deaths across the U.S.

Get a whiff of this. For the first time, Americans can now skip the doctor’s office and pharmacy line for their annual flu vaccine — and they can avoid needles, too. AstraZeneca’s FluMist Home program ...

For the first time, you may be able to vaccinate yourself against the flu from the comfort of your couch, no needle required. FluMist Home, a nasal spray version of ...

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Every August, primary care doctors stock their clinics with influenza vaccines and start reminding patients to get their annual shot. We usually tell patients, “The flu vaccine can reduce your risk of ...

FLUMIST, AstraZeneca’s FDA-approved flu nasal vaccine, can now be ordered and used at home with zero needles or clinic hassle. Adults can self-spray, and kids aged 2–17 can be helped by a caregiver; ...

For the first time, many people in the United States who want to protect themselves against the flu this respiratory virus season can order a vaccine to give themselves at home. AstraZeneca’s FluMist, ...

After months of intense training and finally crossing the finish line, you find yourself sick after running a marathon. Whether it’s stomach upset or flu-like symptoms, it’s normal to feel sick after ...