This is Part 2 of a two part Health Connection post. See Part 1 here.

In 2009, the subject of the flu dominated the headlines in an unusual way. The late appearance of a new flu strain that was not considered in the season’s flu shot and to which there was more limited natural immunity among the public resulted in an unusually long flu season. Dr. Richard Wallace of the U.T. Health Science Center at Tyler discusses the 2010-2011 flu season in the context of last year’s unusual season.

How do I know if what I have is the flu or just a common cold or respiratory infection? (first question)

Why are older people, young children and pregnant women more at risk for complications from the flu? (skip to 1:12)

Besides getting a shot, what else can I do to avoid getting the flu? (skip to 2:39)

Is an overwhelming flu epidemic, such as the one that struck the U.S. in 1918, possible today? (skip to 3:51)