The CDC estimates that at least 17 million people have gotten the flu this season and that 13,000 to 22,000 deaths have been reported. Getting vaccinated and avoiding contact with those who are sick ...

As the winter chill settles across South Africa, so too does the annual rise in sniffles, sneezes, and serious illnesses like influenza and respiratory infections. But this year, the flu season ...

The key to avoiding another cold is literally in your hands. “If you wash or clean your hands before contact with other people, that can control the viruses that spread common colds,” said Kathy Noe, ...

Health experts believe a flu epidemic was averted last year because of regular hand-washing, suggesting healthcare facilities should promote hand-washing among staff and patients to prevent the spread ...

Bradley, a company that manufactures commercial washroom equipment, executed its first Healthy Handwashing Survey in 2009 as the H1N1 virus (also known as the swine flu) was hitting the country. Back ...

Hospitals and clinics are seeing a higher number of flu cases this year, especially after holiday gatherings. Christie Erickson, a nurse practitioner at Essentia Health, explained that flu season ...