Plus, what the data says.

An antibody that has the power to neutralise any influenza strain could be widely administered in the form of a nasal spray ...

How long are you contagious with the flu? Experts say you can spread the virus for five to seven days after symptoms start, ...

Fifty-two children have died of the flu so far this season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday, seemingly putting pediatric deaths on track to outpace last season's ...

Flu activity increased nationwide after three weeks of decline, driven in part by rising influenza B activity, according to the CDC’s latest Fluview report. Although flu-related hospital admissions ...

McConnell, 84, announced last year he would end his long tenure in the Senate.

The health department said flu activity is expected to remain high in the coming weeks.

KINGSTON, N.Y. — After weeks of skyrocketing flu cases, the region is finally beginning to see both the number of confirmed cases and hospitalizations decrease. Dr. Issac Bruck, executive director of ...

Suffolk Owl Sanctuary falls within the disease protection zone and is limiting its activities.

CHICAGO — Flu cases are increasing rapidly in Illinois as the state sees its worst flu season in more than 15 years.

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