The CDC says roughly 48,661 people were admitted to hospitals with the flu last week, and as thousands prepare to gather for ...

There are some new tools to help this respiratory virus season: over-the-counter tests that can identify whether an illness is COVID-19 or influenza.

With data showing a significant rise in flu cases nationwide, medical experts are describing it as the worst flu season since ...

(NEXSTAR) – The flu is spreading far and wide across the U.S. – and influenza A is largely to blame. Of all the flu tests ...

Flu has surged to high levels across the US, straining hospitals. Experts discuss 2024-25 flu season trends, symptoms to ...

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

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years.

It's an unusual winter for respiratory illnesses. The flu is peaking twice: once in early January and again in February.

That's the way one scientist puts it — referring to how infected wild birds survive long enough to spread it to birds and ...

A council spokesperson said: "Six swans have been found dead in Worcester, in the swan sanctuary area of the river. Sadly, the cause is suspected to be H5N1 avian flu, which has been spreading in ...

Back in 2023, VERIFY reported that egg prices were spiking at that time because of the impacts of bird flu and lingering inflation ... an egg shortage and linked it to highly pathogenic avian ...

She uses her experience in medical research to ensure content is accurate. Influenza—commonly known as the flu—is a respiratory virus that can infect people year-round. Flu season, or when ...