Katherine Hunt+Follow‘Super Flu’ Shuts Down Schools & HospitalsA wild new ‘super flu’ (H3N2 K strain) is sweeping the country, and it’s so bad that schools in Missouri and Iowa are closing and hospitals like Detroit Medical Center are locking down visitors. The flu positivity rate there jumped from 2% to 20% in just weeks! If you’re feeling feverish, achy, or just off, public health officials say it’s time to get that flu shot and stay alert. This strain is hitting hard and early! #Education #SuperFlu #FluSeason91Share
William Vasquez+FollowFlu vs COVID: How to Tell the DifferenceSniffles season is here and it’s tough to know if you’ve got the flu or COVID. Both hit with similar symptoms—fever, sore throat, cough, aches—but here’s the trick: flu usually smacks you hard and fast, while COVID symptoms creep up more slowly before ramping up. The only way to know for sure? At-home tests that check for both. Pro tip: If you’re high-risk, knowing early means you can get meds that actually help! #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason00Share
Chris Lyons+FollowFlu Season’s Back—Mask Up or Miss Out!Flu is hitting the UK hard and early this year, and NHS leaders are saying it’s time to bring back the masks—especially if you’re coughing or sniffling. With schools still open and the weather just right for germs, they’re warning this could be a rough winter. If you’re feeling under the weather, mask up in public or just stay home. And if you’re eligible, don’t skip your flu shot! #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason20Share
Chris Lyons+FollowWould You Mask Up for the Flu?NHS bosses in the UK are urging people to bring back face masks on public transport, especially if you’re coughing or sneezing—even if you feel well enough to go out. The flu is hitting earlier and harder this year, and the advice is: if you’re sick, mask up to protect others. Have you caught anything yet? Would you wear a mask again, or is it a hard pass? #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason00Share
Joel Sweeney+FollowMask Up If You’re Sick, Says NHS BossAnyone else feeling déjà vu? The UK’s getting hit with a super nasty flu wave, and NHS leaders are saying if you’re coughing or sniffling, you should totally mask up in public—think buses, trains, even the office. It’s not a mandate, but more like a strong nudge to keep germs to yourself. Some politicians are rolling their eyes, but with hospitals packed, maybe it’s time to bring back those Covid habits? Would you wear a mask if you had a cold? #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason10Share
rmartinFollowingFlu Season’s Wild—Should We Mask Up Again?Anyone else noticing everyone’s sick right now? NHS leaders are calling this year’s flu a ‘tidal wave’ and want us to bring back masks if we’re coughing or sniffling in public. It’s not a mandate, but they say it’s common sense—especially on the bus or at work. Hospitals are packed, schools are closing, and the flu shot is your best bet. Are we ready to mask up again, or is this just Covid déjà vu? #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason00Share
William Vasquez+FollowFlu Season’s Back—Mask Up or Miss Out!NHS bosses are sounding the alarm: a super nasty flu strain is hitting early, and they want anyone coughing or sneezing to mask up in public—yes, even at work or on the train. With flu hospitalizations already breaking records, and a doctor strike looming, the NHS is bracing for a tidal wave of illness. If you’re eligible, get your flu jab ASAP. Remember how good we were at infection control during Covid? Time to bring that energy back! #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason00Share
aguilarallison+FollowSuper-Flu Strain ‘K’ Is Taking OverFlu cases are exploding in the UK thanks to a new ‘K’ strain of H3N2, which is way more infectious and dodges the usual vaccine better than before. Hospitals are seeing 10x more flu patients than last year! The twist? It’s not more deadly, but it spreads fast and our usual immunity isn’t cutting it. Docs say the best move is still to get your flu shot—especially for kids. This winter’s flu wave is no joke! #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason00Share
Jacqueline Ray+FollowFlu Surge Alert: What’s Happening With Kids?Flu cases are climbing in the US, and experts are watching the UK’s spike in kids as a warning sign. Hospitals are already limiting visitors, and a new subclade K variant is hitting children and the elderly harder. Even though the vaccine isn’t a perfect match, it still cuts hospitalizations big time—so don’t skip it! Wash hands, cover coughs, and keep sick days sacred. This flu season could get rough! #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason00Share
Aaron Rodriguez+FollowFever Fights Off Flu—But Not Bird Flu!Turns out, your fever is actually a secret weapon against the seasonal flu—raising your temp by just 2°C can turn a nasty infection into a mild one (at least in mice). But here’s the wild part: bird flu doesn’t care about your fever. It keeps on replicating, thanks to a genetic trick it picked up from birds. Scientists are now wondering if popping Tylenol during flu season is always the best move. Who knew a couple degrees could make such a difference? #Health #BodyHealth #FluSeason30Share
