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 ...

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 ...

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.

Low vaccination rates may be contributing to the spread of flu, but data suggests the number of cases so far this season is ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

And the vast majority of the country is experiencing high, very high or moderate flu activity, according to the most recent estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... Ray says.

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 ...

And the vast majority of the country is experiencing high, very high or moderate flu activity, according to the most recent estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.