While we often refer to it as "the flu," the influenza virus has several strains, with flu A and flu B considered the most ...

Flu cases are surging across the country – more than half of states are now at “very high” levels, the most severe designation by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention – but is ...

The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years.

San Mateo County public health officials reported finding H5N1 bird flu in a pet cat and a backyard poultry flock.

RSV, respiratory syncytial virus, usually peaks in December and January while infecting the nose, throat and lungs, usually ...

Flu activity is increasing in Minnesota, and state health officials say it’s not too late to get a flu shot. The flu season can last through April, so getting a flu vaccine now will provide protection ...

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

One indicator of flu activity is the percentage of doctor’s office visits driven by flu-like symptoms. Last week, that number ...

As flu season worsens globally, infections and hospitalizations are rising rapidly. This year’s outbreak is more severe, with ...

The Oklahoma State Department of Health's dashboard also says the overall risk for flu is high, and the geographical spread ...

For instance, there have been a total of 40,324 lab-confirmed flu tests so far this season, down from the 45,458 reported at ...

The bird flu is caused by influenza type A viruses, which can spread to humans, although there is minimal risk to the general ...