Busting common misconceptions about ways to prevent the flu

By Hosts

Published January 20, 2026 at 4:49 AM EST

Cases of the flu have started to decline, according to the CDC, but flu season isn't over yet. We bust some common myths on ways to avoid catching the virus.

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