Allison Bauer+FollowWhy Aren’t We All Using Xofluza?Did you know there’s a flu drug that’s easier to take and works just as well as Tamiflu? Xofluza is a one-and-done pill (no 5-day marathon) and even makes you less contagious. Hardly anyone’s using it, mostly because it’s new and not every pharmacy stocks it. But with this brutal flu season, maybe it’s time to ask your doc about it! #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason10Share
suarezpatricia+FollowFlu Hotel Experiment: No One Got Sick?!Imagine being locked in a hotel with people who have the flu—and walking out totally healthy. That’s what happened in a wild new study. Turns out, not coughing and having good air flow made a huge difference. Researchers say it’s not just about being in the same room; it’s about how the air moves and whether anyone’s hacking up a lung. Maybe air purifiers and masks are the real MVPs this flu season! #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason00Share
rmartinFollowingFlu Spreads Fast—Here’s How to Dodge It!Flu cases are up 9% and hospitals are feeling it! The NHS just dropped some super simple tips to keep you from catching or spreading the flu this winter. Think: wash your hands often, cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, and stay home if you’re feeling rough. If you’re eligible, get that free flu shot! Let’s not be the reason someone else gets sick. Stay safe and keep those germs at bay! #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason40Share
Jacqueline Howard DDS+FollowFlu Cases Jump—Here’s the 24-Hour Rule You NeedFlu is making a comeback with a 9% surge in hospital cases, and the NHS is sounding the alarm: the virus can survive on hands and surfaces for 24 hours! To dodge the bug, wash your hands often, cover your coughs, and stay home if you’re sick. If you’re eligible, get your free flu jab. Don’t let the flu crash your winter plans—spread the word, not the germs! #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason30Share
Stacy Fisher+FollowFlu Season Is No Joke This YearFlu is absolutely wrecking the U.S. right now—hospitals are packed, cases are way up, and it’s hitting kids especially hard. The culprit? A sneaky H3N2 variant that’s dodging immune defenses. Even if you’re vaxxed, you might still get sick, but the shot can keep you out of the hospital. Only about half of kids are getting vaccinated, and experts say that’s a big problem. This year’s flu is a reminder: it’s not just a bad cold! #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason00Share
Kevin Rodriguez+FollowFlu Surge: Pediatric Deaths on the RiseFlu season is hitting hard—at least four kids in Massachusetts have died from flu complications, and the CDC says 47 states are seeing high case levels. Hospitals are filling up, and doctors are urging everyone (yep, even healthy kids) to get the flu shot ASAP. The vaccine might not stop you from catching the flu, but it can keep you out of the hospital. Don’t skip it this year! #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason10Share
Melanie James+FollowFlu Season Hits Kids Hard—CDC Numbers Are WildFlu is seriously everywhere right now, and kids are getting the worst of it. The CDC says we’re seeing record numbers of little ones at the doctor for flu-like symptoms—over 18% of visits for kids under 4! Hospitals are packed, and there’s a new flu strain making the rounds. Docs are begging everyone to get their flu shot if you haven’t yet. Stock up on meds and stay safe out there! #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason10Share
Joel Sweeney+FollowFlu Season’s Not Done Yet!Thought the worst of flu season was over? Not so fast. While there’s a tiny dip in cases, experts say this brutal flu wave hasn’t peaked—and the dominant strain is a new version that’s not in this year’s shot. Hospitalizations and deaths are still climbing, especially for kids and older folks. Plus, the CDC just stopped recommending flu shots for all kids, leaving parents more confused than ever. Buckle up, it’s going to be a long winter! #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason20Share
Stacy Fisher+FollowFlu Season Is Getting Wild—Here’s WhyFlu cases dipped a bit last week, but don’t get too comfy—experts say this rough season is far from over. The dominant flu strain is hitting older folks hard, and the vaccine isn’t a perfect match this year. Hospitalizations and deaths are up, and the CDC just changed its stance on flu shots for kids, leaving parents more confused than ever. Basically, buckle up—this flu season is going to be a ride. #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason70Share
john24+FollowWinter Viruses Are Out of Control RNWhy does it feel like everyone is sick right now? Doctors say the flu is absolutely everywhere, with COVID and RSV also making the rounds (but not as bad as last year, thanks to vaccines). If you’re feeling rough, you’re not alone! Pro tip: it’s not too late for a flu shot, and all the usual stuff—hand-washing, masking, and staying home if you’re sick—still works. Stay safe out there! #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason30Share
