Flu

Unless you’ve been hiding out under the covers shivering, nursing a fever and clutching your achy bones, you probably know this has been a brutal flu season. What you may not know is there are measures you can take to avoid the flu -- and most of them are pretty darned simple. So, what are they?

We all need someone to blame.

I know they need to do more research, but I just knew the brew was good for me and you.

What exactly causes autism is still uncertain, but researchers are investigating the possibility that a mother having the flu while she is pregnant may increase the likelihood of her child being born with the condition.

Last week KPEL reported on two cases of children having the flu in Shreveport.

The LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport confirms two cases of the flu in children.

There's been a recent spike in flu activity in Louisiana.

Cases of the flu are turning up in good numbers in Louisiana.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana started a unique program this year to educate people about the importance of getting this season's flu shot.  Comedian and Actor Jamie Wax spoke to Bernadette Lee and Ken Romero on the Morning Report about why BCBS wants to get a flu shot and photograph it.