How to get through rest of ‘more severe’ flu season in 2026
Since October, at least 20 million Americans have gotten the flu, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. That number includes at least 270,000 flu hospitalizations and 11,000 deaths, including 52 pediatric deaths this flu season. “That is higher, significantly higher, than the last few years,” says Dr. Tyler B. Evans, an infectious disease […]
How to Make It Through Cold and Flu Season
You may not be able to prevent catching a cold or the flu, but you can greatly reduce your chances and decrease the likelihood that you’ll have a severe case if you do get sick. The well established advice meant to keep you healthy also protects others by reducing the spread of these diseases. Get […]
Taken a sick day? Here’s how to tell if you’re well enough to return to work or school
You’ve already taken a sick day to recover from a cold and you’re feeling a bit better, but still not 100 per cent. So do you go back to work or take another day off? Here’s how to work out what’s best for you. How long does it take to recover from a cold? “Most […]