Flu

Flu and breastfeeding
The flu virus is not transmitted through the mother's bloodstream or her breast milk. However, a breastfeeding mother can transmit the flu virus to her baby.

Flu and the workplace
The workplace is an ideal breeding ground for flu infections. People are working in close proximity to each other for long periods.

Flu and sport
Forget about "sweating out" a cold or flu. The message is simple: do not train if you have the flu.

The age of killer germs
It seems humans are losing the battle against ever stronger germs. Will our new superdrugs be up to the task of fighting these superbugs?

Cold or flu?
Both are common in winter and caused by viruses. We often confuse the one with the other. But there is a huge difference between a cold and influenza: influenza may kill you.

Flu myths and facts
Many misconceptions about the flu virus and vaccine persist, despite the widespread impact of the disease and the benefit of vaccine.

Flu and the elderly
More than 50 percent of the elderly with flu will develop respiratory infections, and more than 90 percent of deaths related to influenza occur in the elderly.

Flu and smokers
Smokers are definitely more likely to experience the adverse consequences of flu infections.

Flu and children
How do you know whether your child has 'flu and not just the common cold? And how can you treat your child at home? A virologist has the facts.

'I had swine flu'
South Africa's 13th swine flu patient is up and about and doing much better, thanks to quick action from his doctor.

Flu-o-meter SA
Check out the only flu-o-meter in South Africa. We contact GPs countrywide to find out how the winter flu is affecting us all. How are you faring?

Bounce back after being sick
If you're getting over being under the weather, it can be tempting to put the pedal to the metal on the road to recovery. Here's how to bounce back without risking a relapse.