Flu season

10 symptoms to watch for with the new flu strain

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10 symptoms to watch for with the new flu strain

A new, more severe and highly contagious strain of flu is circulating this season. It’s called subclade K, or more popularly “super flu.” “This has the potential to be a pretty bad respiratory season overall,” reported public health emergency expert Jay Reddy, MD, with flu and RSV cases rising simultaneously. Here’s everything you need to … Read more

Tamiflu is not the only flu treatment available. These other options can fly under the radar—and provide relief

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Tamiflu is not the only flu treatment available. These other options can fly under the radar—and provide relief

When the flu hits, it can feel relentless: rising fever, cough, stuffy nose and sore throat. For many people, relief can come in the form of Tamiflu, a prescription antiviral drug used to treat and even prevent the disease. But some people may not realize that Tamiflu is not the only option. Other flu treatments … Read more