Flu surges across U.S. as doctor visits reach highest level since 1997
The CDC estimated there have been at least 11 million flu cases as of December 27.
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The CDC estimated there have been at least 11 million flu cases as of December 27.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
FluMist, the first self-administered flu vaccine spray, is now available for purchase. Here's everything to know, from cost to age requirements and more.
Since flu season is still ongoing, data is preliminary and may change, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Experts say it will likely increase.
The Department of Health and Human Services said it is redirecting funding from what it calls a wasteful Biden-era project on next-generation COVID vaccines.
Lab tests suggest a strain of the flu virus circulating this season may not be "well-recognized" by the flu vaccine.
For a second time this season, at least 41 states are reporting high or very high levels of the flu. Here's how to stay safe.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.
But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.
What to know about the "optimal time" to get vaccinated against the flu — and how the FluMist nasal spray stacks up to the traditional shot.
The two genetic changes to H1N1 could cut the effectiveness of the main flu antiviral doctors turn to.
The World Health Organization has confirmed a human bird flu case in India – a 4-year-old who was infected with the H9N2 avian flu virus.
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
The latest data comes as the FDA is weighing a major revision to the flu shots.
The CDC noted a recent dip in influenza activity, but experts say more increases are expected, meaning it's not time to back down from precautions like the flu shot.
"COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising quickly," the CDC said, and the new variant JN.1 is making up an increasing share of cases.
Cases of other respiratory illnesses, including flu and RSV, are also on the rise.
Experts say now is a good time to get vaccinated against COVID and flu ahead of your Thanksgiving holiday gathering.
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
Dr. Céline Gounder shares what you need to know about protecting yourself from COVID, RSV and the flu in the season ahead.
Back to school can often mean back to germs. But experts say there are ways to keep kids protected — and make vaccinations less scary, too.
The patient, a 42-year-old woman living in the Brazilian state of Paraná, never had direct contact with pigs.
Right now, Americans are carrying a total of $1.23 trillion in credit card debt. So, if you're trying to fix your credit, you're certainly not alone, assures Northern Colorado Credit Union Vice President of Lending Debbie Shephard.
The Douglas County Sheriff says Flock cameras were critical to investigators when they made an arrest after a shooting in the southern part of the Denver metro area.
A large crowd turned up in Denver on Monday to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
If you looked toward the horizon Sunday night, you might have seen it too -- a glowing ball of light drifting across the twilight sky.
A large crowd turned up in Denver in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Right now, Americans are carrying a total of $1.23 trillion in credit card debt. So, if you're trying to fix your credit, you're certainly not alone, assures Northern Colorado Credit Union Vice President of Lending Debbie Shephard.
The Douglas County Sheriff says Flock cameras were critical to investigators when they made an arrest after a shooting in the southern part of the Denver metro area.
A large crowd turned up in Denver on Monday to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
If you looked toward the horizon Sunday night, you might have seen it too -- a glowing ball of light drifting across the twilight sky.
A forward on the Colorado Avalanche did not play in Monday's game because he was in a car accident in the morning.
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Former county clerk Tina Peters and another inmate got in a confrontation over the weekend at a Colorado prison where she is serving her sentence.
Dozens of girls gathered over the weekend for a Young Reporter Workshop led by CBS Colorado Anchor Mekialaya White, in partnership with Girl Scouts of Colorado.
Right now, Americans are carrying a total of $1.23 trillion in credit card debt. So, if you're trying to fix your credit, you're certainly not alone, assures Northern Colorado Credit Union Vice President of Lending Debbie Shephard.
The Douglas County Sheriff says Flock cameras were critical to investigators when they made an arrest after a shooting.
A forward on the Colorado Avalanche did not play in Monday's game because he was in a car accident in the morning.
Just west of Empower Field at Mile High, a rush for new Denver Broncos gear kicked off within moments of the team announcing that Jarrett Stidham will replace the injured Bo Nix as Sunday's AFC Championship starter.
The Broncos and their newly-named starting quarterback, Jarrett Stidham, will face the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game next weekend. Denver will host its first AFC championship game in a decade.
With Bo Nix now out, and surgery scheduled for Tuesday, Stidham will take his place on Sunday and, should the Broncos win that game, in the Super Bowl on Feb. 8 too.
Paul Andrews has been dubbed the neighborhood "handyman" and the neighborhood "hero" for the way he shows up for his community. He's also a Broncos superfan. So two neighbors gifted him a ticket to Saturday's game in Denver.
Valentino Garavani's high-glamour gowns were fashion show staples for nearly half a century.
It will mostly be business as usual for homeowners this tax season. However, new changes introduced under the "big, beautiful bill" may affect how they file.
Saul Pereira Martinez had finished his shift on guard duty at Fort Tiuna, where Maduro was sheltered. The last time his mother spoke to him was at 2:00 am.
Spanish police said Monday that at least 40 people died and 159 were injured in a high-speed train collision in southern Spain.
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
One of Aurora's newly elected city councilmembers was arrested Saturday night on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
Europeans were reeling Sunday from President Trump's announcement that eight countries will face a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland.
Most Republicans feel Trump has done more than expected, while others have views that are more mixed.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
This year, AdventHealth says it will roll out close to 800 cameras in hospital rooms and urgent care centers across Colorado to add a virtual layer of care.
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Just west of Empower Field at Mile High, a rush for new Denver Broncos gear kicked off within moments of the team announcing that Jarrett Stidham will replace the injured Bo Nix as Sunday's AFC Championship starter.
It will mostly be business as usual for homeowners this tax season. However, new changes introduced under the "big, beautiful bill" may affect how they file.
The Trump administration is delaying its plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments, backing off a measure that threatened to deliver a financial blow to millions of Americans.
Some residents and businesses in southeast Denver were without landline phone service for more than a week, leaving many frustrated by what they described as a lack of communication from service provider CenturyLink.
From learning English here, to succeeding in sports, and building a growing business that's now employee-owned, Mowa Haile says he loves Colorado's sense of community.
At 71 years old, facing a terminal diagnosis, Colorado resident Tom Pringle has one more thing he wants to do before he dies: help other people in similar situations by trying an experimental drug to treat his ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
The families of three nonverbal students who were physically abused by a bus aide while traveling to school in Colorado have filed a lawsuit against their children's former school.
Many people who responded to a state survey regarding Xcel's Public Safety Power Shutoffs last month expressed dissatisfaction with Xcel's approach on Dec. 17 and Dec. 19, believing the utility overreacted.
State regulators said the text message from Christian Hatfield, the former district attorney for Colorado's 22nd Judicial District, "caused the staff member emotional harm."
A Venezuelan national suspected in a string of attempted armed robberies in 2024 in Denver's ritzy Cherry Creek North neighborhood has been apprehended in Detroit, according to police and prosecutors.