flu season

Flu season is on the horizon and it looks as if it is going to be a bad one. Ride Share employers are offering free flu shots to their employees.

It looks as if the flu season could be bad and health officials are recommending getting the flu shot sooner than later.

There is still time to get your flu shot and after a report was put out this week, you may want to get yours now. It's official, the flu is prominent across New York state.

If you didn't get the flu this season, well you were one of the lucky ones. But you may not be in the clear just yet. There's a warning that a second wave of the flu is here.

I'm pretty easy-going when it comes to germs. I protect myself by washing my hands, I got my flu shot but it pretty much stops there. Well, these pictures did it, I may never use a hand dryer again.

The flu season is upon us and there haven't been many cases reported in our area yet. However, the New York State Department of Health is saying that this is a severe strand and if you got the flu shot, it may only be 10% effective.

'Tis the season, flu season. This most wonderful time of year (note sarcasm) runs from October through May. There are five ways that you can give yourself the best shot at not getting the dreaded flu according to the Department of Health.

When the flu starts hitting people start getting flu shots in droves. You can try to get in to see your doctor, but fortunately there are many other places to get a shot, if they aren't out of the vaccine. Call ahead to make sure they have a supply in stock.

When flu season hits, every sniffle can make you wonder if it is the flu or just a cold. Neither are pleasant but there are differences between the two. Here is a chart comparing both medical conditions with some differences between the two.