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
William Vasquez+FollowFlu Activity Still Surging, CDC WarnsFlu season isn’t letting up—CDC says we haven’t even hit the peak yet! Hospitalizations are up, especially for seniors and kids, and tragically, child deaths have nearly doubled in just a week. A new flu variant is making things worse, and less than 40% of people are vaccinated. If you or your kids haven’t gotten the shot yet, now’s the time. Stay alert for serious symptoms! #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason10Share
aguilarallison+FollowWhy This Year’s Flu Won’t QuitFlu season in the UK is dragging on, especially for folks over 85. Even though most people are seeing fewer cases, hospitals are actually seeing more older patients with flu. Turns out, this year’s H3N2 strain is hitting them harder because they weren’t exposed to it as kids, so their immune systems aren’t ready. Experts say we’re not done yet—cold weather and everyone back at work means more flu could be coming. If you’re eligible, get that flu shot! #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason00Share
