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Children’s flu: Five things to know this season to prevent complications

The flu is common, but for some children, complications can be serious. Children under 5 and children with certain underlying conditions are at higher risk for flu complications.

Cold & Flu

Why you and yours need flu vaccinations this year

A Vanderbilt expert sheds light on the myths surrounding the flu shot, and explains why there’s really no excuse not to get yours this year.

Cold & Flu

The My Vanderbilt Health Guide to Cold & Flu Season

From flu prevention to tried-and-true cold remedies and everything between, here’s what you need to know to stay healthy and illness-free.

Family

When to take your child to the hospital for flu and cold symptoms

Pediatric experts give advice on when it's best to go to a walk-in clinic instead of the emergency room.

A middle-aged white couple eat a light meal outdoors.

Digestive

Magnetic sphincter augmentation: A new way to treat reflux

If you have chronic heartburn, this magnetic device could help.

Women getting her arm wiped down for a flu shot

Cold & Flu

Three things an infectious disease specialist wants you to know this flu season

The double-whammy of COVID-19 and influenza will make for an interesting fall and winter. Here’s what you need to know to stay healthy.

Child getting a flu shot from a medical professional.

Cold & Flu

It’s officially flu shot season! Here’s what parents need to know this year

A Q&A with a Vanderbilt pediatric nurse practitioner on how, why and when to get a flu shot this season.

Health Topics

Got the flu? Here’s why you need to stay home

Survey results suggest 75 percent of parents leave the house with the flu — and they're spreading it to others.

Health Topics

Expert Q&A: The Flu

Who should get a flu shot and when? Know these and more facts about influenza.