“The most recent data indicate that flu vaccination reduced the risk of flu-related death by more than 75 percent among ...

The 2025-26 flu season has been brutal, so far. At least 19 million Americans have had it, and it's not over yet. Flu season typically runs through May, so there’s still a good chance of getting the ...

As we get deeper into flu season, a new type of the influenza virus has been identified, the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Pediatric flu vaccines significantly reduce the number of childhood cases of influenza, new research from Harvard Medical ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus — and cases are expected to keep growing with holiday travel. That variant, known as “subclade K,” led to ...

Flu season is starting to tick up in the U.S. And, looking at clues from other countries, we may be in for a rough winter. But not all influenza is the same. And there are some notable differences ...

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness that can lead to serious complications. Knowing the symptoms, risk factors, and prevention methods is crucial for protecting ...

Flu, COVID-19, the common cold and RSV have similarities, but they differ in their severity, contagiousness and symptoms. Vaccines are available for COVID-19, the flu and RSV. However, there is no ...