COVID-19, the Flu and Seasonal Allergies: Know the difference
Emma Carlson, Contributing Writer With the fall season comes flu season, and during a COVID-19 pandemic, it can be difficult to differentiate between flu symptoms, COVID-19 symptoms or fall allergies, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Both COVID-19 and the flu can either cause symptoms or none at all, known as asymptomatic […]
New York Times science writer discusses history of influenza
Emma North Contributing Writer Gina Kolata, a science writer for The New York Times, visited VCU Oct. 17 to give a lecture as part of the Sanger Series — a line-up of guest speakers by VCU Libraries and the VCU Office of Research and Innovation. Kolata — an award-winning journalist and science writer — presented […]
Flu shots vital on college campuses
‘Tis the season for pumpkin spice lattes, autumnal breezes and the anticipation of family holidays. It’s also the season for the influenza vaccine, also known as the ‘flu shot.’
With flu season approaching, The Well offers free shots
Grab a box of tissues and some hot tea. Flu season is here.