Background: Influenza is a potentially life-threatening illness that affects approximately 10% of the population annually, with resulting personal misery and societal disruption. Oseltamivir is a ...

Antiviral treatment for influenza is underutilized among children and adolescents, with a decline in use since the COVID-19 pandemic. During the 2023-2024 season, only 41%-48% of hospitalized and 31% ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The late-season spread of the flu is surprising doctors and patients alike. According to experts, flu activity across the country is typically waning by April or May each year.

The influenza virus spreads rapidly via respiratory droplets released when infected people cough or sneeze. Warning signs may include elevated body temperature, tiredness, persistent cough, throat ...

A new combination of drugs, including a compound present in chocolate, can treat several influenza strains, including bird and swine flu, a new study has found. The drug combination of chocolate ...

Getting the flu while pregnant increases the risk of birth defects. Seek immediate care if you are short of breath or notice ...

Medically reviewed by Jordana Haber Hazan, MDMedically reviewed by Jordana Haber Hazan, MD Influenza, commonly called the flu, is a viral illness that causes respiratory symptoms as well as muscle ...

The ongoing saline bag shortage, caused by manufacturing disruptions in hurricane-damaged Puerto Rico, is complicating influenza treatment nationwide, reports CBS Philly. Clinicians often use saline ...

PUTRAJAYA: Early treatment is crucial to prevent severe complications from influenza, particularly for high-risk groups such ...

Influenza treatment with antivirals, particularly oseltamivir, remains a contentious topic among medical professionals. The ...

Influenza, and not the antiviral treatment for it, is responsible for increased neuropsychiatric risks in pediatric patients, new research suggested. The risk for these events was about 50% lower in ...