Tag: stomach flu

Every fall we are faced with the same question: To get the flu shot or not to get the flu shot? There are so many myths surrounding the influenza vaccine that many people grapple with this decision yearly, even people who otherwise get all of their…

Once school is back in session it’s not hard to imagine that germs are soon to follow.  Kids pass cold, flu and other viruses or bacteria to each other along with the papers and pencils they are sharing.  They will sit in class and put…

First, a disclaimer. The stomach “flu” is not actually the flu or influenza. Influenza is a serious viral illness characterized by fever, chills, body aches and occasionally vomiting or diarrhea. There is a high rate of complications, including pneumonia. When people refer to an ailment…