Jacqueline Howard DDS+FollowFlu Can Mess With Your Heart—LiterallyDid you know catching the flu can quadruple your risk of a heart attack and make strokes way more likely for weeks after you recover? Cardiologists are sounding the alarm, saying the flu isn’t just about coughs and fevers—it can seriously stress your heart. If you want to dodge these scary side effects, getting your flu shot is more important than ever. Don’t sleep on those symptoms! #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason50Share
Aaron Rodriguez+FollowFlu Symptoms 2026: How to Tell If It’s More Than a ColdFlu cases are spiking and it’s tough to know if you’ve got the dreaded flu or just a regular cold. The main difference? Flu hits you like a truck—think sudden fever, chills, body aches, and exhaustion—while a cold creeps in with a runny nose and sore throat. Recovery from flu can drag on for weeks, so don’t ignore those intense symptoms! Stay safe, get your flu shot, and wash those hands! #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason60Share
elizabethwang+FollowFlu Shot Not a Perfect Match? Still Worth It!Flu season’s wild this year thanks to a new variant, and yeah, the flu shot isn’t a perfect match. But experts say it’s still your best bet to avoid serious illness or a hospital stay. Even if you catch the flu, the vaccine helps keep things way less severe. Basically, it’s still totally worth rolling up your sleeve—especially if you’re at higher risk. Science is working on a universal shot, but for now, this one’s your best defense! #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason20Share
aguilarallison+FollowFlu Symptoms 2026: Why Everyone’s Sick RNFlu-like illnesses are hitting record highs this season—literally the worst since 1997! Hospitals are filling up, especially with kids and young adults, and there’s a new flu strain (subclade K) making the rounds. The CDC says 8% of all doctor visits are for flu symptoms, and cases are still climbing. If you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet, now’s the time. This season is wild! #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason30Share
aguilarallison+FollowFlu Season Is No Joke This YearFlu cases are blowing up across the US—like, record-breaking numbers! Nearly 1 in 12 doctor visits last week were for the flu, and a new strain (subclade K) is making things worse. Some states are seeing positivity rates over 45%! If you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet, it’s not too late. Wash your hands, mask up, and stay safe out there! #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason30Share
xwest+FollowFlu A “super flu” surges in New JerseyNew Jersey is seeing a spike in severe flu cases, with the new H3N2 subclade K “super flu” hitting especially hard this season. Hospitals and urgent care centers are packed as kids return to school, and the CDC says this mutated strain is making symptoms worse for older adults. Most people feel wiped out with fever, chills, body aches, and cough that can last a week or more. With flu B expected to rise soon, staying alert to symptoms and taking precautions is more important than ever. How are you and your family handling this intense flu season? #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason00Share
Joel Sweeney+FollowFlu Symptoms 2026: Why Everyone’s Sick RNFlu-like symptoms are everywhere right now—CDC says outpatient visits for fever, cough, and sore throat just hit a record high since 1997. Kids and young adults are driving the surge, and there’s a new flu strain (subclade K) to blame. Hospitalizations are up 48% in a week, and the season’s not even at its peak yet. If you haven’t gotten your flu shot, now’s the time! Wash those hands and stay home if you’re feeling rough. #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason100Share
Stacy Fisher+FollowFlu Season Hits Hard: What’s Up With This New Variant?Flu cases are spiking fast across the U.S., thanks to a new variant called subclade K. Hospitals are filling up, and some states are seeing record numbers. The vaccine isn’t a perfect match, but it still helps prevent severe illness. Only about 42% of people have gotten their shot so far. If you haven’t gotten vaccinated yet, it’s not too late! Stay safe, especially if you’re in a high-risk group. This season could get rough! #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason00Share
Stacy Fisher+FollowFlu Season Is Hitting Hard—Get Your Shot!Flu cases are blowing up this winter—over 7.5 million people have caught it, with thousands hospitalized and even some pediatric deaths. The CDC says it’s only going to get worse, especially with a new variant spreading. Only a quarter of adults and even fewer kids have gotten the flu shot so far. If you haven’t gotten vaccinated yet, now’s the time. Hospitals are bracing for a rough season! #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason51Share
Melanie James+FollowFlu Cases Drop, But Cold Snap LoomsFlu patient numbers in English hospitals are finally dropping for the second week in a row—down 13%! But don’t get too comfy: freezing temps are rolling in, and experts warn that could send more people to the ER. NHS staff are crushing it, with more people getting flu shots than last year, but if you’re at risk (or know someone who is), bundle up and get that jab. Stay safe out there! #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason15Share
