Mardi Gras May Be Near, but Flu Season is Still Here
While driving to work one morning this week, a local radio DJ described Louisiana’s four seasons as football, hunting, Mardi Gras, and crawfish. While this is undeniably true, those of…
Now is the time to get your flu shot
Can you believe it is October? College football is in full swing, pumpkin spice abounds, and before you know it, Christmas decorations will be popping up in stores. You know…
Flu FAQs
The Flu Influenza (the Flu) is a respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses A or B and spread by respiratory secretions of infected individuals. Symptoms of the flu include…
Common Flu Vaccine Questions and Answers
The Flu Influenza (the Flu) is a respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses A or B and spread by respiratory secretions of infected individuals. Symptoms of the flu include fever,…
Do you think you have the flu?
What is the flu? Influenza (the Flu) is a respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses A or B and spread by respiratory secretions of infected individuals. Symptoms of the flu…
CDC: Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance
The most recent FluView report shows increasing flu activity in the United States. Further increases in activity are expected in the coming weeks. Flu activity most often peaks in February and can last into…