Most people who catch the flu have only the above mild symptoms and recover on their own without the use of antiviral prescription medication. Still, flu can be serious and even deadly for older ...

Do I have a cold, the flu, COVID-19 or RSV? Signs and symptoms of each this winter. Isabel Hughes, Delaware News Journal. Updated Mon, December 9, 2024 at 12:45 PM UTC.

"The flu season is unpredictable, and we do not want to underestimate the impact the virus can have on the health of our family members," Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, Michigan's chief medical ...

Since the symptoms of the flu and COVID-19 are so similar, if you become sick enough to have to go to the doctor or hospital, one should assume that it’s COVID-19 until it’s been proven not to be.

Common colds tend to come on gradually. Flu, on the other hand, is likelier to hit you suddenly—and hard. You might have a slightly elevated temperature with a cold, but it probably won’t hit ...

Question How do I avoid getting the flu this winter? Answer With the arrival of winter, cold and flu season is in full swing. While these illnesses can affect anyone, there are steps you can take ...

Flu season in Oregon begins in October, according to OHA. The average percent positivity from flu tests went from slightly below 1% during October to 5.7% by the end of November, and was at 18.7% ...

Flu-like illness activity still remains low in Missouri as of Dec. 7, according to DHSS' Influenza Surveillance Report. Cases have yet to reach their peak for the 2024-25 flu season.

(This story has been updated with new information.) As colder weather sets in, common illnesses such as the cold, flu, RSV and COVID-19 viruses are making their way around Oregon. The Oregon Health ...