Health Tip: Flu 101

(HealthDay News) -- About 10 percent of Americans get the flu each year, mostly as the weather turns colder.

While for most people the flu is a major inconvenience but a minor health threat, for older adults and others with weaker immune systems, the flu can be life-threatening.

The U.S. National Institute on Aging says you should contact a doctor without delay if:

  • Your fever goes away and comes back. This could be a sign of a more dangerous infection.
  • You start having breathing problems or other serious health issues.
  • You don't feel like you're getting better.
  • You have a cough that stems from thick mucus.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Yes, This is the Worst Pollen Season Ever — Until Next Year

    Misconceptions Over Preventing Peanut Allergy Persist Among Parents, Study Shows

    Severe Asthma Often Comes With Other Serious Health Problems

    Five New Year's Resolutions to Help You Breathe Easier

    How to Tell if Spring Symptoms Owe to Allergy, Cold or Something More Serious

    Severe Asthma Often Comes With Other Serious Health Problems

    Monthly Injection Could Free People With Severe Asthma From Steroids

    Smartphone App Uses Voice To Predict Asthma, COPD Flare-Ups

    Clean Indoor Air Key To Preventing Asthma Attacks

    NYC Mold Removal Program Cut Asthma ER Cases By A Quarter, Study Says

    Moderna Starts Large Bird Flu Study Despite Earlier HHS Funding Loss

    RFK Jr. Says Fewer Flu Vaccines for Kids May Be a 'Better Thing'

    Breakdown In Federal Health Tracking Leaves U.S. Vulnerable To Outbreaks, Pandemics, Experts Warn

    Holiday Flu Surge Drives Record Illness Across the United States

    Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Back Under FDA Review