Every year, millions roll up their sleeves for the flu shot—but how can we ensure those vaccinations pack the strongest punch? While vaccine effectiveness varies by season and circulating strain (which we can’t control), lifestyle factors can actively enhance the body’s immune response to the flu vaccine.
The flu season has started here in the U.S., and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data it has caused 214 deaths in the first week of 2020. Is this number higher, or lower, than usual? When does the flu season start, and how long does
Here in the US, there's a lot of talk about the flu each year. First, people discuss whether or not to get the flu shot. Then there are discussions about whether or not you or your friends have the flu (or something else). Then the discussions about what strain of
