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

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

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

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.

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 ...

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

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 ...

As of Dec. 21, 144.6 million doses of flu vaccine had been distributed in the United States for the 2024–25 season, according to the CDC. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention strongly ...

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

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been 67 confirmed human cases of H5N1 bird flu ...