flu

The two highly contagious respiratory illnesses are spread in similar ways, mainly through respiratory droplets.

Health experts in Yakima and throughout the state say they're concerned about a potential spike in flu cases in the state.

I tried everything to get over the flu as quickly as possible and nothing worked. I guess the best thing you can do is take steps to prevent the spread of it.

A get a little bit sick every single year, but it has been years since I have gotten really super-sick. This year, though -- right after I had a flu shot -- I was flat on my beck with the worst cold I have had in a very long time.

A couple of weeks ago, I commented on a Facebook topic on KIMA-TV's page regarding getting vaccinated for influenza.  I was pretty cavalier, stating that I had NEVER gotten inoculated and have NEVER had the flu, relying only on my body's own natural defenses and immune system to help ward off sickness.

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At least three people have died while infected with the H1N1 flu virus, also known as Swine Flu in El Paso, Texas, and Cuidad Juarez, Mexico, officials announced. Information regarding one of the patients, a 76-year-old male, indicates that the virus was a secondary factor in his death in February; he had several health problems already...

The flu season got off to a slow start but it’s starting to pick up, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC says the flu is circulating in all 50 states and widespread in 37. Pediatric deaths from flu tripled in the past month, jumping from 10 early in January to 30 by February 6th...