Flu, Cold or Allergies? How to Tell the Difference
December 22, 2025
How to tell the difference between novel coronavirus, flu, allergies and the common cold.
Flu and RSV Are Spiking: What Parents Need to Know This Winter
December 12, 2025
Louisiana often sees respiratory viruses ramp up early, and flu activity can reach high levels quickly once the season begins. Pediatric infectious
Sleep Your Way to a Stronger Immune System
September 30, 2025
You can’t always control germs, stress or the weather, but you can control how well you sleep. And your immune
Landon’s Fight with Flu: Don’t Wait to Get Vaccinated
September 16, 2025
What began as a mild fever and cough quickly spiraled into a life-or-death emergency for 3-year-old Landon. Within just 36
Catch It Before It Catches You: A College Student’s Guide to Staying Healthy
November 26, 2024
When you live in close quarters — often the case during college days — sharing spaces with friends, classmates and
Ready for Flu Season? Here Are Some Commonly Asked Questions About the Flu Vaccine
August 20, 2024
Are you prepared for flu season? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu season usually begins in October,
A Pediatrician’s Prescription for Flu Prevention
March 13, 2024
The flu season often aligns with the school year, with cases declining after winter break and then flu activity typically
How to Manage Flu Complications in Kids
January 10, 2024
Safeguarding our children’s health is a top priority, and when it comes to flu, understanding lesser-known complications and taking proactive
From Sniffles to Smiles: Sick Day Strategies for Parents
December 6, 2023
It’s natural to worry when your child comes down with the cold, flu or other seasonal respiratory bug that’s going
Boost Your Immune System This Flu Season
October 31, 2023
As the seasons change and we look for cooler weather, it’s essential to arm ourselves against the flu and its
Protecting Kids’ Health with Vaccines
September 21, 2023
The return to the school routine has kids’ immune systems fighting off RSV, flu and COVID-19. Kali Broussard, MD, pediatrician
Talking to Children About How to Be Germ Conscious
May 4, 2022
Children are more likely to get sick and spread germs than adults because they spend so much time with other
Seven Reasons Why You Should get a Flu Shot this Season
October 14, 2021
Learn why it’s important to ensure you stay protected from the flu this holiday season.
Winter Survival Kit for Flu Season
January 6, 2021
Cooler temperatures are creeping into south Louisiana. On their heels are the flu and other airborne germs that are going
Best Flu-Fighting Household Cleaners
January 6, 2021
See your doctor when these moles or changes appear on your skin.