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LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - While COVID-19, the flu, and even RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus) get a lot of attention during this time of year, there's a pesky and painful infection that has been causing issues for children and adults and could continue to do so in the upcoming months: the adenovirus...

Take a few ingredients you have around the house, toss them in your slow cooker, and add water. That's all you need to ease the symptoms of a cold or the flu.

Overall flu activity is more than 10 times higher nationwide when compared to the 2021-2022 flu season and has more than doubled over the past two weeks.

Doctors are warning of a possible 'twindemic' after the first documented case of 'Flurona' was discovered.

We are only a few days into the new year and a new illness has seemed to arrive and people are calling it "Flurona".

With masks down and more gathering together we can expect some of our pre-covid health care concerns to become more prevalent.

You can't log on to social media without seeing the word 'coronavirus.'

Flu activity remains high in Lafayette and two other Louisiana cities as healthcare professionals prepare to take on the Coronavirus.

The casino released a statement saying that they are aware of the reports and that they are fully cooperating with state agencies.

Health officials say round two of our fight with the flu is just getting started as we head into the new year.

The need for tissues, Tylenol, chicken soup, and more sleep continues as the flu continues to rage across the Gulf South.

Lafayette and two other Louisiana cities are leading the nation in flu and flu-like activity.

If you believe the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, our area is in for a very busy flu season.

A different more potent strain of the flu virus is working its way through Louisiana and the southern U.S.

Can a swab of medicated cream in your nose keep the flu bug out of your body?

Health officials are making free flu shots available to Louisiana residents again this flu season.

The shots are part of a statewide campaign to Fight the Flu this season.

Louisiana residents can still take advantage of free flu shots at local parish health units.

Free flu shots are being made available at Parish Health Units across the state in hopes of turning the tide against the disease by Mardi Gras.

What do you think the most common medical malady suffered by Mardi Gras parade goers happens to be?