Influenza

Although the flu is common, sometimes it can be life-changing.

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

The researchers are now exploring preventative measures.

The student may be the third pediatric flu victim to die this season.

Though it's late in the flu season, the acting CDC director recommended that parents get the flu shot for their children.

The patient likely contracted the virus from close contact with live poultry.

But having the shot is still the only way to prevent an epidemic.

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.

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.

“We’re constantly trying to play a catch-up game.”

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

As of mid-December, this year's flu season already has twice as many cases as last year's season.

New CDC estimates reveal that up to 650,000 people may die every year from flu-related respiratory illness.

It's more common than you might think.

Toss out those needles: Flu vaccines could be delivered via a painless, Band-Aid-like patch.

University of Rochester researchers find promise in live-attenuated flu vaccines for dogs.

The yearly flu shot may be a relic of the past as researchers continue making progress.

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

A new study finds lack of shut-eye weakens the immune system and makes a person susceptible to getting sick.

Fifteen children have died so far, and it’s likely to get worse.