October 26, 2018 Woman's allergic reaction to penicillin leaves her with horrific burns A 29-year-old woman in France said she has learned to accept her body and embrace her new looks.
October 26, 2018 NYC reports first pediatric flu death of season Health department officials in New York say a child has died from influenza, the city’s first reported flu-related pediatric death of the season.
October 26, 2018 Michigan school district closes amid flu outbreak The school superintendent said about 20 percent of the student body was out sick, including her own son.
October 24, 2018 Washington state reports first flu death of season It was not clear if the man had gotten the flu vaccine.
October 22, 2018 Connecticut reports first flu death of season Health officials in Connecticut have confirmed the first flu death of the season, adding that the virus has sent another 22 patients to the hospital.
October 12, 2018 Pregnant women who get flu shot are less likely to be hospitalized from virus, CDC says A new study released this week is urging pregnant women to get a flu shot this year.
October 12, 2018 Military physicians who lost son, 4, to flu urge others to get vaccinated Two Air Force physicians who lost their 4-year-old son to complications of the flu last Christmas Eve are hoping their #FluShotsforLeon campaign helps others understand the importance of getting vaccinated against the flu.
October 10, 2018 Man nearly dies after inhaling piece of e-cigarette A man trying to kick his smoking habit "nearly died" after he accidentally sucked part of his e-cigarette into his lungs and had to have surgery to remove it.
October 9, 2018 Massachusetts man says vape pen ‘exploded’ in pocket, leaving leg completely 'scorched' A Massachusetts man claims his electronic cigarette “blew up” while in his pocket, leaving his leg scorched with first and second-degree burns.
October 8, 2018 Pret a Manger says 2nd customer died from allergic reaction A second customer of restaurant chain Pret a Manger died after eating a sandwich containing an allergen that was not noted on the label, the company has confirmed.