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How to track the flu epidemic
Complaining on social networks about being sick might annoy your friends and followers, but it can be useful for tools that track the spread of illnesses.
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Flu cases rising in Palm Beach County
New numbers from the Palm Beach County's Health Department show reports of flu cases are on the rise.
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Flu season fuels paid sick time debate
An unusually early flu season is drawing attention to a cause: mandatory paid sick leave for a third of civilian workers - more than 40 million people - who don't have it.
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Flu season tough on elderly
This year's flu season is hitting the elderly especially hard.
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Flu shot tips for pregnant women
A large study offers reassuring news for pregnant women: It's safe to get a flu shot.
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The scramble for the flu vaccine
Missed flu-shot day at the office last fall? And all those "get vaccinated" ads? A scramble for shots is under way as late-comers seek protection from a miserable flu strain already spreading through much of the country.
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A snapshot of flu activity in the USA
What follows is a snapshot of flu activity in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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Clinics running out of flu shots
Dr. Philip Miller at the Helix Clinic in Lake Worth says in his 37 years of practice, this flu season is one of the worst he has seen.
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2013 flu season outbreak: Some South...
Dr. Philip Miller at the Helix Clinic in Lake Worth says in his 37 years of practice, this flu season is one of the worst he has seen.
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Could your phone spread the flu?
Rarely washed, frequently shared and constantly touching your mouth, your iPhone could be spreading the flu virus, public health experts say.
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9 Flu shot myths, misunderstandings
Here, based on information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are several common misconceptions and questions.
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Top 10 flu questions answered
On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 47 states are experiencing widespread activity, although it appears to be decreasing in some areas.
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CDC: Flu outbreak spread slowing down
The spread of the flu across the United States appears to have slowed with the number of cases falling off in portions of five states in the South and Southeast, a federal official says.
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Flu vaccines scares in some MD offices
According to the CDC, the flu has spread quickly in 41 states, causing a shortage nationwide.
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MDs see more kids with flu-like symptoms
A doctor at Palms West Hospital has seen an increase in patients coming to the E-R with flu-like symptoms
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