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Each year, particularly during the winter months, millions of Americans are infected with influenza. The flu causes symptoms such as fever, coughing, body aches and fatigue, and, in some cases, can lead to serious complications and even death.
Researchers at the University of Michigan hope they've taken the first step in a long road to make this a reality after they identified a cluster of nose and throat bacteria that made their hosts less likely to get the flu.
With the flu season in full effect, the 'flu lab' at The University of Michigan working to prevent an extreme breakout of one of the most contagious illnesses.
Michigan Public Health scientists play a key role in helping determine which flu vaccines are most effective. The Detroit Free Press interviewed Emily Martin, assistant professor of Epidemiology, about the work done here and what people need to know about the flu vaccine.
A new study led by Aubree Gordon, assistant professor of Epidemiology, suggests that obesity may play an important role in influenza transmission.