Top Cold & Flu News
Get the latest updates on the common cold and flu (influenza) including information on vaccines and treatment.
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H1N1 vaccine still in short supply
A U.S. health official says that the H1N1 flu virus is growing more slowly in egg-based cultures than anticipated, causing production delays that are hampering the availability of the vaccine. Read Summary > -
Experts: Say no to swine flu parties
Parents should not expose their children to kids infected with the H1N1 flu virus at so-called "swine flu parties," a move some parents feel will expose their kids while the virus is still "mild." Read Summary > -
President declares H1N1 swine flu a national emergency
President Barack Obama has declared the H1N1 swine flu a national emergency, which will allow hospitals and doctors' offices to get legal waivers of federal rules so that they can handle large numbers of ill patients as the virus continues to spread. Read Summary > -
10 surprising H1N1 swine flu risks
Experts detail 10 surprising ways people can put themselves at risk for the H1N1 flu, including shaking hands, smoking, and going to the gym. Read Summary > -
Tylenol may affect kids' vaccines
Parents who give their children Tylenol (acetaminophen) to reduce normal post-vaccination fevers may weaken the vaccines' effectiveness, experts say. Read Summary > -
Some foods may help fight the flu: expert
Garen says that yogurt, garlic, peanuts, and healthy meats may help ward off colds and flu by increasing the body's level of vitamin D and other nutrients. Read Summary > -
CDC: 95 children have died from H1N1 flu
Officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are reporting that 95 children have died from the H1N1 swine flu since it first appeared in April. Read Summary > -
Early swine flu vaccination saves lives, costs: study
According to a new U.S. study, H1N1 swine flu vaccines should start as soon as possible to blunt the impact of the pandemic. Read Summary >
