Not long after the first flu shot was introduced in 1945 by University of Michigan virologist Thomas Francis and his ...

What’s the difference between influenza A and influenza B, and does it matter which you catch? By Knvul Sheikh Each fall and winter, the flu emerges as a formidable force, spreading through the ...

A healthcare professional can provide an accurate diagnosis. Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a respiratory infection caused by flu viruses. There are four main types of influenza.

Influenza A virus particles strategically adapt their shape -- to become either spheres or larger filaments -- to favor their ability to infect cells depending on environmental conditions ...

The influenza vaccine for the 2024/2025 season provided moderate protection against influenza A and strong protection against ...

Influenza virus is an infectious agent belonging to the virus family Orthomyxoviridae that causes a respiratory tract infection (influenza or 'flu') in vertebrates. There are three main species ...

A tough flu season winds down With the supply of flu vaccine plentiful, it’s not too late to get immunized, especially since this influenza season has struck hard. “It is the worst season I ...

It's common knowledge that winter is flu season - but serious respiratory illnesses tracked by the Centers for Disease ...