Is It A Cold Or Is It The Flu? What’s The Difference Between The Common Cold And The Influenza Virus?
People often confuse colds and the flu - and use the terms interchangeably. But, there is a difference.
People often confuse colds and the flu - and use the terms interchangeably. But, there is a difference.
With the current outbreak of influenza peaking - and the news reports of the deaths associated with the flu - a lot of people are wondering: why are people dying from the flu? After all, isn't the flu similar to the common cold?
As the nation braces for one of the worst outbreaks of influenza in several years, major drug manufacturers are reporting a shortage of the vaccine.
It's important to be safe during the influenza season. Often, people are confused as to when they should contact a doctor - of if they need to.
This season's influenza outbreak is one of the worst in several years - according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). So - what do you do if you come down with the flu?
With influenza season here, it's important to know whether or not you've actually come down with the flu - or - if you're "just sick" with something else.