Flu

This flu season is packing a punch, with urgent care centers buzzing. Let’s take a closer look at what’s happening in our community.

Louisiana is seeing some of the highest flu activity in the U.S., with doctors warning cases will continue rising into the new year.

Sen. Bill Cassidy is pushing back on Louisiana’s decision to stop promoting vaccines, arguing it will make immunization harder for parents. Here’s what he had to say.

The Louisiana Department of Health is changing its policies about vaccinations, including flu and COVID-19 shots. Here’s what it means for residents.

Is it the change in temperature or how we react to changes that sends so many Louisiana families to urgent cares and walk-in clinics when the weather changes?

Is it the change in temperature or how we react to changes that sends so many Texas families to urgent cares and walk-in clinics when the weather changes?

For the second consecutive year, Louisiana leads the nation in early-season flu cases, according to CDC data. Last week, Louisiana reported the highest flu activity nearing the ‘very high’ range. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says over 11-percent of flu tests in Louisiana returned positive, compared to the national average of 3.5-percent. ...

Flu and COVID are hitting Louisiana hard right now. Here are some remedies folks suggest to help ease the nasty symptoms until you get over it.

We asked for your best home remedies that always work when you're under the weather and every one of these would make a Louisiana Maw Maw proud.

According to some new medical research, there was virtually no flu season this year. In fact, there were hardly any documented cases of the flu at all anywhere.

As we wait to see how leaders roll out vaccine distribution, many are waiting and wondering if the regular flu shot will protect them from contracting Covid-19.

They cited individuals who felt sick but didn't stay home as the reason for the rapid spread of these illnesses