Pregnant? Get your flu shot and COVID booster

Check out important answers to questions about flu shots and COVID boosters for pregnant people, including whether to get both at once.

Patti Zielinski - Rutgers • futurity
Nov. 2, 2022 ~5 min

Q&A: Can get your COVID booster and flu shot together?

An expert answers questions about flu shots and COVID boosters, including whether you can get them at the same time.

Boston University • futurity
Oct. 28, 2022 ~9 min


9 tips for getting through the flu at home

About 30 million Americans will get the flu this year. Here are some tips for at-home treatments to sooth symptoms.

Angela Nelson-Tufts • futurity
Oct. 13, 2022 ~7 min

Coffee roasting chemical and flu combo seriously damage lungs

When combined with the flu, short-term exposure to a chemical used in coffee roasting can damage the lungs, a new study with mice shows.

Susanne Pallo-Rochester • futurity
Oct. 10, 2022 ~5 min

Why you should definitely get a flu shot this year

As COVID-19 restrictions lift, cases of flu are expected to rise this year, making it more important than ever to get the flu vaccine, says David Cennmino.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Sept. 19, 2022 ~7 min

Why you should definitely get a flu shot this year

As COVID-19 restrictions lift, cases of flu are expected to rise this year, making it more important than ever to get the flu vaccine, says David Cennmino.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Sept. 19, 2022 ~7 min

Smartwatches can track COVID symptoms via heart rate

New research shows that heart rate data from wearable devices can track COVID symptoms, even showing how sick people will become.

Morgan Sherburne-Michigan • futurity
April 21, 2022 ~8 min

Exercise right after a vaccine may lead to an antibody boost

People who exercise for 90 minutes immediately after receiving a flu or COVID-19 vaccine may get an extra immunity boost, researchers report.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
Feb. 14, 2022 ~4 min


Nanoparticle nasal spray protects mice against many flu strains

An influenza vaccine taken up the nose yields strong protection against different flu virus strains, a new study with mice shows.

LaTina Emerson-Georgia State • futurity
Feb. 1, 2022 ~5 min

How to protect yourself during this flu season

After a mild flu season last year thanks to steps to prevent COVID's spread, experts worry it could come back bigger this year. Here's what to know.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Sept. 14, 2021 ~8 min

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