Dec 19, 2025 · When to see a doctor Most people who get the flu can manage it at home and often don't need to see a healthcare professional. If you have flu symptoms and are at risk of complications, see …

Dec 19, 2025 · Learn more about how to get your flu shot at Mayo Clinic. To diagnose the flu, also called influenza, your healthcare professional does a physical exam, looks for symptoms of flu and possibly …

Oct 8, 2025 · Most people with the flu have a mild illness and don't need to see a healthcare professional. With some rest and self-care measures at home, the average healthy person can …

Oct 24, 2025 · Get answers to your flu vaccine questions, including whether the vaccines are effective, what forms are available and what side effects to expect.

Oct 22, 2025 · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and seasonal flu have many similarities and differences. Find out what to know and how to protect yourself from these diseases.

Oct 22, 2025 · Check with your healthcare team to see if you need to be cautious about getting a nasal spray flu vaccine. If you can take the nasal spray flu vaccine, you may be able to do so, or give it to …

Jan 9, 2024 · Flu symptoms can make you feel awful. But if you're otherwise healthy, not pregnant and younger than age 65, you can generally take care of yourself at home rather than going to a health …

Oct 14, 2025 · Among people age 65 and older, high-dose and adjuvanted flu vaccines help prevent flu-related hospital stays better than the standard flu vaccines do. That's based on research from past …

Dec 30, 2024 · Sick with a a cold, flu or other respiratory virus? Learn some home management tips from a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician.

Sep 11, 2024 · Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse explains simple tactics you can use to protect yourself from infection this flu season.