But public health experts say there are ways to protect yourself and those around you from contracting and spreading the flu.

A clear endorsement from their healthcare provider and being supplied information about recommended vaccines before their ...

California hospitals are struggling to keep up with the influx of flu cases. Meanwhile, it is unclear whether the United States will take part in an international flu vaccine meeting later this month.

Amid some of the coldest months of the year, many of us will layer up with our heaviest coats, gloves and blankets. The ...

Cold and flu may seem alike, but knowing their key differences can prevent serious health risks. Learn how to recognize and ...

A 53-year-old Mumbai man died from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), marking the city's first fatality. Maharashtra’s death toll ...

Low vaccination rates may also be contributing to this year’s sick season. As of late January, U.S. vaccine uptake was well ...

Influenza is surging in the U.S., with doctor's visits for flu symptoms at a 15-year high. Why is this flu season so bad?

Dr. Jessica Lazerov a pediatrician at Children’s National said even if a child has had the flu, she still recommends getting the flu shot after they’ve recovered.

Three San Diego County teenagers have recently died from the flu, according to local health officials. The San Diego County ...

Manufacturers of raw dog and cat food must do a better job detecting bird flu in products sold to pet owners, federal regulators announced Friday. Several cats, wild and domestic, in the U.S. have ...

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