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Top Three Q&As on This Year’s “Twindemic” from Loma Linda University Health

As COVID-19 and its emerging variants continue to spread and the cold and flu season begins, hospitals and health systems are preparing early this year.

Why the Flu Vaccine is More Important than Ever

The prospect of flu cases this season swamping the United States as well as COVID-19 is grim; co-infection with both respiratory viruses could be deadly.

Why Rural Hospitals May Be Hit Hard by the Convergence of COVID-19 and Flu Season

UnityPoint Health prepares for a busy flu season and offers important resources for fighting back.

COVID-19 and the 2021-22 Flu Season Re-Heighten Pandemic Precautions

During 2020, the United States was in lockdown and taking precautions against COVID-19 during much of the flu season.

Flurona and Its Impact on Flu Season

“Flurona” is a term coined in late 2020 by the Israeli Outbreak Management Advisory Team to describe the potential for contracting the flu and COVID-19 simultaneously. People nationwide are testing positive for both the flu and COVID-19.

Double Impact Part 2: Flu Season and COVID-19

In preparation for a COVID-19 and influenza double epidemic, hospitals and health systems are accelerating efforts to inform and engage people in their communities about preventive measures. Here are their stories.

Hillcrest Medical Center Focuses 'Don’t Bug Me' Flu Vaccination Campaign on Kids

Mixing facts and fun, Hillcrest Medical Center and the Tulsa Health Department are helping kids learn about preventing spread of the flu and COVID-19.

Gonzales Healthcare System Makes Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinics Easy

The drive-thru flu vaccine clinics have become a local tradition for 15 years and counting.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health Says Get Your Flu and COVID-19 Shots at the Same Time

Getting the COVID-19 and flu vaccines is safe and effective and may ease strain on hospital staff.