Infectious Disease Center

Myths about the flu shot are widespread, and these misconceptions often cause people to opt out of this important vaccine. It's time to learn the truth about some common flu misconceptions.

Not every sickness gets its own season. Seasonal flu activity often begins as early as October and November and can continue until as late as May.

Acid reflux may be the cause of your chronic cough.

The liver is the largest organ in the body, so any injury or damage to it can be dangerous. And hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver.

The common cold and flu have similar symptoms, so it can sometimes be difficult to distinguish between the two. Read on to find out how.

Flu season is here to stay for the next few months. Here's how to protect you and your family.

The season is changing, and COVID-19 is still here. And with colder weather comes the threat of colds and the flu. But how can you tell the difference between the three?

Dec. 5 through 11 is National Handwashing Awareness Week — the perfect time to remind everyone that keeping your hands clean is one of the most important ways to stay healthy.

Cold and flu season has arrived, but that doesn't have to mean you or your family will get sick. Outsmart germs with these simple strategies.

As the weather warms up, you are probably thinking about spending more time outdoors. And, of course, you will have to pick out the perfect snacks for these outings. As fun as this all sounds, it can quickly become dangerous if you're not careful.

Nearly 1 in 5 adults in the United States may have a sexually transmitted infection (STI), a new study found.

Have you purchased a fake COVID-19 test online? If you haven't been paying close attention, it's possible.

In all the chaos surrounding COVID-19, the flu may be easy to forget — until you start feeling sick. Here's what you should do if you get the flu.

Health officials in the United States are encouraging people to get bivalent COVID-19 vaccine boosters.

Total monkeypox case numbers continue to climb, but the rate of new infections may be slowing down.

COVID symptoms usually last no more than a week or two. But there are some major exceptions to that rule.

We talk a lot about COVID-19 prevention. But what about the treatments?

Myths about the flu shot are widespread, and these misconceptions often cause people to opt out of this important vaccine. 

An antiviral drug may cut the risk of dying from COVID-19 by 79 percent in older adults, according to a new study.

Most of the public health focus has been on COVID-19 for the past two years, but the flu is still around. Here's how you can stay safe.