Antibiotic overuse and the development of resistant bacteria could be fought by avoiding unnecessary prescribing for flu and respiratory infections, CDC researchers say.
A new study questions whether Tamiflu side effects are actually causing suicides among teens and children.
There are growing concerns over the risk of suicidal thoughts in children given the flu medication Tamiflu, which has been linked to increased risks of psychological side effects for years.
THe FDA is warning that fake flu remedies being sold in response to this year's virulent flu season may be putting consumers in danger.
A misdiagnosis led to the death of a 12-year-old California girl who was told she had the flu, when in reality she had a strep infection, which led to septic…
This year's flu vaccine formulation appears to be only about 50% effective, according to a new CDC report.
The findings of a new study indicate that taking NSAIDs during a cold or flu may increase the risk of heart attack.
A new study finds no connection between flu vaccines received during pregnancy and an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders.
