flu season

And why does it feel so much worse than a cold?

The vaccine is the "first and most important step in protecting against influenza and its potentially serious complications," according to the CDC.

Six children are among those who have died this year.

If you want maximum protection during peak flu season, the best time to get your shot is now, the CDC said.

The 2017-2018 flu season was one of the deadliest in recent history.

Flu season may be winding down but it isn't over.

The researchers are now exploring preventative measures.

The strain to which you lost your flu virginity will always hold a special status.

Several factors could make the athletes more susceptible to the virus.

Hospitals across the country have been literally pulling out "surge tents" to make extra space for flu cases.

The Florida nurse recounts recent moments in the hospital that have made her cringe.

Younger "baby boomers" are being particularly hard-hit by the flu this year.

School districts have rushed to clean every "Lego and Potato Head" as absences this flu season reach abnormal levels.

Almost every dog exposed to the virus will pick it up, and 80 percent of those dogs will look sick.

If the shutdown continues, mutant virus strains could be missed.

For the first time this season, the flu is widespread in every state in the continental United States.

A new study identifies signs to look for in the face of a person who may be sick.

The number of states reporting widespread flu activity nearly doubled this week.

Nearly 3 percent of all doctor's visits last week were due to flu-like illnesses.

This new vaccine was much, much more effective than the vaccines used in humans in 2010.

The CDC has not yet come up with a recommended shot but is sequencing for more than 5,000 strains of the flu.

Last year, the vaccine was less than 23 percent effective, but public health officials say they've improved their formulas.