• Body Blog: Should You Get a Flu Shot?

    Body Blog: Should You Get a Flu Shot?

    I got vaccinated for the swine flu and the regular flu. And it worked. No flu for me. Even though I had a good experience, I’m still never sure whether or not I should get a flu shot, and I’ve heard lots of my friends say the same. I’m not a medical professional, so I can’t give a recommendation on the topic, but I’ve put together some information about the pros and cons of the influenza vaccine to help you (and myself) to make the decision this fall.

  • Show That Flu Who’s Boss!

    Show That Flu Who’s Boss!

    The flu sucks. There, I’ve gone and said it; plain and simple. It makes you feel gross, look gross and keeps you in bed all day (in a very different way than you’d want). Usually I’d be looking for any excuse to cuddle up with my favorite movie and relapse into a diet of soup and saltines, but not when it’s for weeks on end and makes you feel just plain shoddy.

  • This Little Piggy Isn’t Gettin’ The Flu

    This Little Piggy Isn’t Gettin’ The Flu

    My top contender for Halloween costume this year is “The Swine Flu.” Who knew dressing up as a pig could be so dangerous? But in all seriousness, swine flu is still among us, and no matter what your college is doing to protect you (read: installing bottles of antibacterial everywhere), we must protect ourselves.

  • The Freshman Experience: Sick at College

    The Freshman Experience: Sick at College

    So finally it is spring…well, at least the snow is sort of melting here, and the temperature is st…