Influenza or flu virus is a lading cause for infections in United States. In order to provide protection from the virus, flu shots are administered to over 90% of American every year. However, latest research has showed that administration of shots alone might not be affective enough to curb the influenza menace. The report also Read more
Influenza is a major health issue in the United States and it claims more than 45,000 lives every year. This disease is seen as a preventable disease, barring for a vaccination that can immunize humans against the disease. As of now, yearly shots are administered as a preventive measure. Despite this, thousands of people fall Read more
Whether tests need to be done depends on how your child looks. If your child is eating and sleeping well and has periods of playfulness, and if his fever is low or can be well controlled, it is likely that he has only a mild illness. If, however, the fever is high or your child Read more
Influenza vaccine is an optional vaccine offered each year at the beginning of the flu season (usually between October and December). It is not part of the routine childhood immunization schedule and is not required by schools for admission. Since 2004, however, it has been strongly recommended by both the CDC and the AAP for Read more