Influenza, also known as the flu, is a viral infection most seen during winter months. Typical flu symptoms are fever, chills, cough, body aches and fatigue that begin abruptly. My patients would often say “I feel like I was hit by a truck” or “I ache so bad even my hair hurts,” sentiments commonly felt by those suffering from flu. While the flu, like many … Continue reading The Doctor’s Note: Get your flu shot this year
As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, it’s important to know how it may affect you and how it compares with other illnesses. That way, if you begin to have symptoms of COVID-19, you can contact your doctor promptly. A doctor can determine whether you have the coronavirus or whether it’s the common cold, allergies or the flu. Use the below infographic as a reference point … Continue reading {Infographic} Knowing the differences between coronavirus, cold, flu, and allergies
You’ve probably heard about this season’s flu outbreak, because it is more severe than in year’s past. In this week’s blog, Dr. Callahan, who recently joined the BCBSKS staff, shares more details about the flu vaccination and if a universal vaccine could replace annual flu shots. Continue reading “The Doctor’s Note: Can a universal flu vaccine end annual vaccination?”
If you’ve been battling the flu or a cold, you may have heard taking Echinacea can help alleviate your symptoms. What is this herbal remedy and does it really help? Second Opinion explains in this short video. Continue reading “{Video} Can Echinacea relieve my cold symptoms?”
