flu
-
People Still Weird About Flu Shots
While the flu is no picnic for anyone, it can be especially risky and sometimes deadly for young children. But a new survey suggests many people still avoid the flu shot because of misconceptions about how it works, including that the vaccine actually can give you the flu.
-
You Don’t Even Want To Know The Results Of This Airport Germ Study
New research identifies the various ways in which we’re most likely to come into contact with communicable diseases at airports. Turns out that toilets are surprisingly clean, but the same cannot be said for those plastic bins used at airport security, which are absolutely covered in viruses.
-
Why The Flu Kills Young, Otherwise Healthy People
As one of the worst flu seasons in years continues to sicken people across the US, one of its most striking aspects are the untimely deaths it’s caused: A 21-year-old bodybuilder; a 12-year-old boy; a 40-year-old marathoner. Infants, the elderly and immunocompromised people are always at higher risk of dying from the flu, but how…
-
Victorian Premier Tells Anti-Vaxxers To ‘Please Go Away’
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews shared a post on Facebook yesterday detailing a new initiative that has resulted in an extra 500 pharmacists prepared to give flu shots this season. He had just two rules for anyone wishing to comment on the post: “If you have any questions about this flu shot, please ask away. If…