The flu vaccine benefits you by protecting you and the people you live with or spend significant time around. Everyone 6 ...

Flu A and flu B are two different strains of influenza, explains Thomas Russo, M.D., professor and chief of infectious ...

Our results show that vaccines are effective in preventing infection with the different influenza viruses they are intended to prevent. In the case of H3N2, this protection is more limited.

Yes—but at a slightly smaller dose than teens and adults. Children who are 2 weeks to 12 years old take a twice-daily dose ...

Outpatient health care visits for flu-like illnesses are at their highest levels in 15 years, according to data updated ...

Dr. James Lederer, chief medical officer for Berkshire Health Systems, says we’re seeing the beginning, not the end, of an ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years.

For a second time this season, the flu is surging, with at least 41 states ... late Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cases nationwide are up 27% from the week before ...

Preventing influenza infections is always the best approach. Annual vaccinations remain the most effective method for protecting against the flu. Modern flu vaccines are designed to target the ...

The United States is seeing a second peak in flu cases this season. After doctor’s office visits for flu dipped early this ...

If you suspect you have been exposed to avian influenza, seeking medical attention is crucial for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Prevention ... that the flu vaccine is a key ...