It's cold and flu season, which means a lot of snotty noses. Cindy Gellner, M.D., a pediatrician at University of Utah Health, explains what the different shades of mucus means.
Illnesses due to circulating respiratory viruses are increasing rapidly across the nation. That's why it's important to take steps to protect ourselves and others in the months ahead. Here are...
Typically, the fall and winter months are times when sickness increases and spreads more easily. . This has been the case with respiratory viruses, especially influenza and, more recently, COVID-19...
Feeling sick? Wondering if it’s COVID-19 or the flu? It’s important to know that COVID-19 and influenza are both respiratory illnesses but completely different viruses. Here’s a breakdown.
Washing your hands frequently is one of the best ways to protect yourself from getting sick and spreading germs to others. There’s a reason why parents tell their little ones...
Kids seem to always get sick during the winter season. Runny noses, coughing, nausea, vomiting—it’s easy to assume the flu. But could your child actually have something caused by adenovirus? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner explains what these imitation viruses are and how you can spot them.
There’s more than one good reason to get a flu shot while pregnant. Julie Shakib, D.O., M.P.H., assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine and medical director of the Well Baby and Intermediate Nursery, describes her research showing that the flu vaccine not only benefits the mom, but the baby, too. She explains how it works, and why that is a crucial time for the baby to receive the benefits of the flu vaccine. Learn more.
The flu season is heating up just in time for the Super Bowl. That's not good news for fans of the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers. A new study suggests...
Negative test results can bring a sigh of relief, but positive results can also give you peace of mind in knowing what’s wrong. If you think you’re coming down with the flu, is it worth it to ask your doctor to test you for the flu virus? In this podcast, Dr. Tom Miller has the answer as well as some tips for knowing whether your sniffles are due to the flu or just a common cold.
