COVID-19 stays on clothes for hours to days based on the material. Non-porous surfaces can extend its life. Scientists have looked at the ability of SARS-CoV-2 to survive on different materials like ...

The flu is caused by influenza viruses, not bacteria. Influenza can cause symptoms like fever, chills, and body aches. Influenza (referred to as the "flu") is a contagious respiratory disease caused ...

Flu has come early this winter with a new mutated version of the virus circulating. The NHS has already sent out a "flu jab SOS" encouraging vulnerable people to get their free vaccination. But should ...

Steffini Stalos, DO, FCAP, is a pathology and lab medicine physician. She is also the chief medical officer of the lab consultancy firm Blood Associates, LLC. Most flu vaccines are made with ...