Lately, I've been more paranoid than normal about germs. That's because this is a really scary flu season - one of the worst in a long time. Doctor's offices and hospitals are overwhelmed, and people, even children, are dying. And despite getting the flu vaccine, some people are still catching the flu. (But it's important to keep in mind that many times when they do, they come down with a milder case than they would otherwise.) Are you worried about catching the flu, too? Here's what you should know. It's contagious.  It spreads through tiny droplets when infected people sneeze or cough, and the { Read More }