Flu
latest news & developments
That cough syrup may get you fired
Taking medication for flu could breach companies’ no-alcohol in the workplace policies
Vaccine hesitant? An expert answers questions people have
Safety, side-effects and the jargon-filled scientific information explained for those who have concerns about getting vaccinated
No, coronavirus isn’t the same as the flu
The symptoms — aches and pains, sore throat, fever may feel similar to the seasonal flu but the novel coronavirus is not the same as the seasonal flu. One researcher put it like…
Prevent the next flu pandemic
The ability to contain outbreaks exists but states ignore the international treaty for health security
Your body clock helps decide whether it is just your time to get flu
There’s no shortage of ideas about how to prevent colds and flu. Many of these are not based on solid scientific evidence.
Beware the ‘walking’ pneumonia
Several cases of mycoplasma pneumonia, or "walking" pneumonia, have recently been reported in Johannesburg.