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In a new study out Thursday from the Centers for Disease Control, the vaccine proved effective just over half of the time. And among seniors who are 65 years old and older, one of the most vulnerable populations, the vaccine only offered nine percent protection. NBC's Robert Bazell reports. (Nightly News)
An Ohio woman uses an old family recipe as inspiration when creating her own "remedy;" called Jeni's Influenza Rx Sorbet, it a cold toddy, with orange and lemon juice, ginger and honey, as well as a dose of whiskey. NBC's Erika Edwards reports. (NBC News)
As one of the worst flu outbreaks in recent history rages on, staying home may not be an option for employees without sick leave. NBC's Stephanie Gosk reports and NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks about the consequences of working while ill. (TODAY)
Forty-eight states are now reporting widespread cases of the flu, which has college health officials bracing for the worst. NBC's Michelle Franzen reports. (Nightly News)
Flu cases are now widespread in 48 states, and 29 children have died so far. NBC's Dr. Tanya Benenson reports. (Nightly News)
Doctors say new born babies have protection from the flu for 6 months of life if there mother got the vaccination while pregnant. NBC's Erika Edwards reports. (NBC News)
A new study from researchers in Norway examined more than 117,000 pregnancies and found the flu shot does not increase the chance of miscarriage. Pregnant women who received a flu vaccine and still got the flu had a lower chance of miscarriage than those who became ill without having gotten the flu shot. NBC's Robert Bazell reports. (Nightly News)
The flu has shown up in just about every state and many hospitals are overloaded with sick patients. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the virus's ability to morph into new forms makes it difficult to develop full immunity. NBC's Tom Costello reports. (Nightly News)
Some Catholic parishes in New England are changing communion and other Mass rituals in an effort to avoid spreading flu germs. WJAR's Mario Hilario reports. (NBC News)
The flu is now widespread in 47 states, according to the Center for Disease Control, with 14 fatal cases in New Hampshire, 27 deaths in Minnesota and six in Washington state. Meanwhile, several states have declared public health emergencies. NBC's Ron Mott reports. (Nightly News)