Medically reviewed by Jane Kim, MD The common cold and diseases like influenza are caused by germs called viruses. These ...

Michigan is in peak flu season, which last from December to February, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The flu season continues into the spring, typically slowing in May, ...

The flu season lasts into the spring, typically slowing in May, according to the Cleveland Clinic, but influenza viruses can spread year-round. A common cold is an infection of the nose and throat. A ...