Flu - Videos

Robert Bazell reports on the early arrival of the flu season.

Flu season has begun early and with a vengeance -- particularly in the southeastern U.S.

Fall brings out all the special cold fighting products, but can any one really work by itself?

A new study shows how the flu can be particularly dangerous for kids.

As flu season gets underway, health experts are urging everyone to get a flu shot. But they are especially concerned about vaccinating certain high-risk groups of people, including children and pregnant women.

It's flu season. There are two new strains of influenza, just another reason you shouldn't put off getting the flu shot. Rachel McNeill spoke with an immunization specialist.

Researchers have engineered antibodies that protect against many strains of the flu virus.

It's the dreaded cold and flu season. If you have body aches, dry cough, fatigue and fever, you might have the flu.

Can any of the anti-viral medicines used to treat the flu also be used to treat the common cold?

Every year thousands of people suffer from a nasty cold, and sometimes it's even followed by a serious sinus infection. Is this just a bad cold or is it the flu?

Celebrity fitness trainer, Jackie Warner, talks about when you should keep exercising and when you should tone it down if you are sick. Part of the series Mondays With Marlo on Marlothomas.com.

Rebekah George of Prevention Magazine provides tips and advice on how to bounce back from a cold or the flu fast.

For centuries garlic and onions have used to ward off evil spirits and illnesses- but do they really help to prevent colds? Find out the benefits of garlic and onions here.

Is manflu really a myth or is there some truth behind it? Find out once and for all if men really do suffer from the flu worse than women.

Ahmed talks with Dr. William Schaffner from Vanderbilt University Medical Center about the 2013 flu outbreak and debunks some of the common flu myths.

Ahmed talks with Dr. William Schaffner from Vanderbilt University Medical Center about the 2013 flu outbreak and debunks some of the common flu myths.

The number of people suffering from the flu in the U.S. is almost 10 times higher than last year in some cities. In Boston, the city has declared a public health emergency and will begin offering free flu vaccinations. Health authorities said flu season usually starts in December, but began in November this year. The particular flu strain going around --H3N2 -- has a reputation for causing fairly severe illness, especially among the elderly.

Full Segment: Chicago's flu outbreak has led to severe hospital overcrowding. And the virus has 42 other states, including Minnesota. Is there an end in sight?

Should flu shots be mandatory in the workplace?

A U.S. government study suggests closing schools during serious flu epidemics can help keep kids out of emergency rooms.

Full Segment: Anna Post, co-author of "Emily Post Etiquette," shares tips for navigating this terrible flu season. Decorum for offices, transportation, malls and schools.

Anna Post, co-author of "Emily Post Etiquette," shares tips for navigating this terrible flu season. Decorum for offices, transportation, malls and schools.

The Flu Vaccine will become available in the form of a nasal spray. How will it work and when can your child be vaccinated? Dr Carol Cooper answers all your questions here.

An online poll shows close to 80% of office workers show up to work even when they know they're sick. Should companies make it more acceptable to take time off?

Actress Sarah Chalke is the spokesperson for the American Lung Association's 'Face of Influenza' vaccination education program. Sarah talks with Janet about protecting yourself and your loved ones.

Actress Sarah Chalke is the spokesperson for the American Lung Association's 'Face of Influenza' vaccination education program. Sarah talks with Janet about protecting yourself and your loved ones, along with Norman H. Edelman of the American Lung Association.

The flu is one of the most googled words on the web, and with good reason. But never fear, we have a doctor on call to answer your flu questions.

The cold and flu viruses are very different. Just how can you tell the difference between these two illnesses?

How often should you get vaccinated for the flu? Do you really need to go every year?

Colds and the flu are often treatable at home. When is it advisable to visit the doctors and what are the symptoms that suggest complications?