It’s well-known that the flu is highly contagious. However, recent studies reveal new ways the virus can spread—knowledge that could change how you protect yourself and others. Influenza: Overview The flu, short for influenza, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that affect your: Nose Throat Lungs, sometimes
When the temperature drops and the sniffles start, you know flu season is around the corner. But did you know that the flu isn’t just a one-size-fits-all illness? The flu actually comes in four different types. Here’s a quick look into each of them. What is flu A, B, C,
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As flu season approaches, it’s essential to understand the nature of influenza, a highly contagious respiratory virus that ranges from mild to severe. This article examines how the flu impacts your immune system, the critical role of vaccination, and practical strategies for strengthening your immune system against this seasonal illness.
As COVID-19 continues developing, we keep discovering more unpredictable outcomes that set it apart from any other virus. Long COVID symptoms (also known as Post-COVID-19 Condition) are among them. These are physical and psychological effects that some coronavirus sufferers experience for months or years after exposure to the virus. When
As continuing effects of COVID-19 have become apparent for some people, many of us have been wondering: What is long COVID? This condition, where symptoms last weeks or months after the virus is gone, is known as… long COVID longhaul COVID post-COVID-19 condition post-acute COVID-19 Symptoms may range from
Did you get sick with COVID-19 and not entirely heal within a couple of weeks? You may be a long hauler. So, what are COVID-19 long haulers? Coronavirus affects some people much like a common cold or flu, with symptoms lasting up to several days. While others suffer from long
People who experience a mild case of COVID typically recover within one to two weeks, but people with more severe cases might take more than six weeks. For some, symptoms continue—or new symptoms show up—for weeks or months after the virus is no longer in their body. In these cases,
It’s well-known that the flu is highly contagious. However, recent studies reveal new ways the virus can spread—knowledge that could change how you protect yourself and others. Influenza: Overview The flu, short for influenza, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that affect your: Nose Throat Lungs, sometimes
When the temperature drops and the sniffles start, you know flu season is around the corner. But did you know that the flu isn’t just a one-size-fits-all illness? The flu actually comes in four different types. Here’s a quick look into each of them. What is flu A, B, C,
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Living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) involves not only managing the medical aspects of a chronic condition but also coping with the significant burden of chronic illness stress. From your mental health to your routines, this stress can impact nearly every aspect of your life. Here’s a closer look at
When you feel a scratchy sore throat coming on, don’t chalk it up to just another cold. It may be another kind of infection. Here is everything you need to know whether you have a common cold or strep throat. What are the symptoms of strep throat? Strep throat is
As flu season approaches, it’s essential to understand the nature of influenza, a highly contagious respiratory virus that ranges from mild to severe. This article examines how the flu impacts your immune system, the critical role of vaccination, and practical strategies for strengthening your immune system against this seasonal illness.
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