flu season
Bird Flu Risk to Humans Explained As Virus Detected in Chicken Flock
The detection of the virus in a flock of broiler chickens follows the destruction of 29,000 turkeys in Indiana and widens the current U.S. avian flu outbreak.
D.C., 7 States Reporting High Flu Activity; 2 Children Die From the Virus
Lynnette Brammer from the CDC said that the current flu season is looking like it will be "more of a normal flu season" after last year's unusually light one.
Jennifer Grey Shares Details About Her Upcoming Memoir "Out Of The Corner"
Jennifer Grey spoke to Newsweek about backing Flu Shot Fridays and her new book "Out Of The Corner" due for release next year.
What the Experts Have Said About Coronavirus Plus a Flu Season
While speaking to NewsmaxTV, U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams said that "this is going to be our most important flu season of our lifetimes."
Rita Wilson and the American Nurses Association Want You to Get a Flu Shot
"If we all get the flu shot, then that eases the chances of overwhelming the healthcare system," Wilson told "Newsweek" via Zoom.
Flu Shot Study Offers Window Into Coronavirus Vaccine Uptake in U.S.
Findings show which groups are more reluctant to get vaccinated, and the states with the highest and lowest adoption.
CDC Director Warns Second Virus Wave Will Coincide With Influenza Season
To fight a possible second wave, he said we'll need an increase of flu vaccines nationwide and an investment in state and local health departments.
What Exactly Happens to Your Body When You Get Flu?
And why does it feel so much worse than a cold?
Where to Get the Flu Shot in Your Area and How to Get It for Free
The vaccine is the "first and most important step in protecting against influenza and its potentially serious complications," according to the CDC.
CDC Says Flu Season 2019 Has Started Early
Six children are among those who have died this year.
Flu Season Is Here: Where To Get Your Shot
If you want maximum protection during peak flu season, the best time to get your shot is now, the CDC said.
More Than 100 Children Have Died From Flu This Season
Flu season may be winding down but it isn't over.
The Flu Could Leave You With Memory Problems
The researchers are now exploring preventative measures.
The First Flu You Ever Had Affects Your Whole Life
The strain to which you lost your flu virginity will always hold a special status.
Olympians Are Arriving During Flu Season in South Korea
Several factors could make the athletes more susceptible to the virus.
This Year's Flu Season Is Record-Breaking
Hospitals across the country have been literally pulling out "surge tents" to make extra space for flu cases.
Watch: Nurse Rants About Miserable Flu Season
The Florida nurse recounts recent moments in the hospital that have made her cringe.
Flu Killed 1 in 10 People Who Died in 2018's First Week
Younger "baby boomers" are being particularly hard-hit by the flu this year.
Flu Season Has Closed Schools in at Least 12 States
School districts have rushed to clean every "Lego and Potato Head" as absences this flu season reach abnormal levels.
Does Your Dog Have the Flu? Here Are the Signs
Almost every dog exposed to the virus will pick it up, and 80 percent of those dogs will look sick.
How A Government Shutdown Might Affect Flu Season
If the shutdown continues, mutant virus strains could be missed.
CDC Director Says Flu Season Is Peaking Now
For the first time this season, the flu is widespread in every state in the continental United States.
Sickness May Have A Few Telltale Signs
A new study identifies signs to look for in the face of a person who may be sick.
Nine Children Have Died From Influenza This Winter
The number of states reporting widespread flu activity nearly doubled this week.
Influenza Is Now Widespread in 12 States
Nearly 3 percent of all doctor's visits last week were due to flu-like illnesses.
New Vaccine Could Give Protection Against All Flu
This new vaccine was much, much more effective than the vaccines used in humans in 2010.
CDC Says This Year's Flu Vaccine Will Work
Last year, the vaccine was less than 23 percent effective, but public health officials say they've improved their formulas.