Jun 16, 2025

Understanding the Flu: Causes, Symptoms and Prevention

Learn how to identify flu symptoms, prevent the flu and protect your health this flu season with these expert prevention tips.

Prevention & Wellness

Aug 29, 2024

Flu vs. Cold: How to Tell the Difference

The common cold and the flu are both illnesses that can make you feel bad, but they have different symptoms and severity.

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 13, 2024

What Are the Flu Shot Side Effects for the 2024-2025 Flu Season?

For most patients, they will not experience any side effects from the flu vaccine. But like any medical product, vaccines may cause some mild side-effects that typically go away within a day or two.

By Sandra A. Kemmerly, MD and Beth Anne Lambert

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 13, 2024

6 Top Tips to Know If Your Symptoms Are the Flu or COVID-19 in 2024

Suffering from a sore throat, cough or just feeling run down? Learn how symptoms differ between the COVID-19 and the flu.

By Katherine Baumgarten, MD

Health Trends

Aug 12, 2024

How Long Does the Flu Last: 2024-2025 Season

On average, flu symptoms start within one to four days after exposure to the virus and continue for about five to seven days after.

By Nicole Giambrone, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 7, 2024

3 Things to Know About 2024-25 Flu Shots and Kids

Getting the flu vaccine is the best way to protect your child from the flu.

By Amber Medine, MD

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Prevention & Wellness

Jul 1, 2024

Why the 2024 Flu Shot is Important for People with Diabetes

People with diabetes should get yearly flu shots, as the flu is riskier for people with an ongoing disease.

By Carrie Chou, PharmD

Health Trends

Sep 7, 2023

The 5 Best Ways To Prevent Colds and the Flu in 2023

Toss those tissues when you're done using them -- don't stuff them in your pocket! And get your flu shot!

Prevention & Wellness

Aug 24, 2022

5 Vitamins to Help Fight the Flu

In addition to getting your flu shot, consider adding these vitamins and supplements to your diet to boost your immune system ahead of flu season.

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 18, 2022

Which Over-the-Counter Medications Are Best for Common Cold and Flu Symptoms?

Antibiotics, which only treat illnesses caused by bacteria, will not treat either one of these viral infections.

By Tyler Perrin-Bellelo, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Sep 20, 2021

Can a Cold Cause a Fever?

A fever can be a symptom of many different sicknesses, including the common cold. However, while people with a cold can develop a fever, it tends to be one of the less common symptoms.

By Katherine Baumgarten, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Sep 14, 2021

Tips For Keeping Your Baby Flu-Free

Pregnant or nursing women should make an extra effort to get the flu vaccine.

By Sandra A. Kemmerly, MD and Cindy Boudreaux, RN

Prevention & Wellness

Sep 14, 2021

Can You Get the Flu From a Flu Shot?

There's a belief that getting the flu vaccine can actually give you the flu and many people use it as a reason to avoid the shot.

By Christie H. Theriot, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Oct 28, 2020

How to Make Your Flu Shot Quick and Painless

Getting your flu shot doesn’t have to be painful. When it’s time to get vaccinated against the flu, give these four tips a shot.

Conditions & Treatment

Jan 11, 2018

Severe Flu Season Across the U.S. - What to Know

It is important to know what flu symptoms to look for and actions to take if they arise.

Prevention & Wellness

Dec 4, 2017

Forget Winter, Man Flu is Coming

Man flu is a debilitating infection exclusive to male members of the human species.

Prevention & Wellness

Nov 9, 2016

Flu Season Is Still Here

The flu season is not over in Louisiana. Ochsner is seeing increasing levels of type A flu across the area so it is important to get a flu shot to protect yourself and your loved ones.

By Katherine Baumgarten, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Sep 23, 2016

Why Should I Get the Flu Shot?

Getting the flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and your family from contracting influenza.