Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every year, as many as 49,000 people in the United States die from influenza or related complications, according to the CDC, with the vast majority of victims being 65 years and older.
Flu season in the United States typically begins in October and can last as late as May. During this time, viruses that cause the flu circulate through the population. Read More
