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.
Colorado lawmakers are getting involved in the effort to curb shoplifting by creating a retail theft prevention advisory board in the Colorado Attorney General's Office.
The proposed Front Range Passenger Rail would connect train passengers from Fort Collins to Pueblo.
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
The Denver Board of Water Commissioners implemented mandatory water restrictions and declared a Stage 1 drought on Wednesday morning.
The Supreme Court ruled that internet service provider Cox Communications cannot be held liable for copyright infringement by its subscribers.
High temperatures today are expected to climb to around 90 degrees, putting Denver in a position to challenge, and potentially set, an all-time record high for March.
Colorado lawmakers are getting involved in the effort to curb shoplifting by creating a retail theft prevention advisory board in the Colorado Attorney General's Office.
The proposed Front Range Passenger Rail would connect train passengers from Fort Collins to Pueblo.
The Denver Board of Water Commissioners implemented mandatory water restrictions and declared a Stage 1 drought on Wednesday morning.
Nearly 95% of Colorado State Patrol troopers are men, a gap leaders say they are working to close through mentorship and increased visibility for women in law enforcement.
Shaving Grace Hairport at Denver International Airport is the only barbershop kiosk of its kind in the U.S.
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The proposed Front Range Passenger Rail would connect train passengers from Fort Collins to Pueblo, covering 180 miles between the two cities in Northern Colorado to southern Colorado.
The Denver Board of Water Commissioners declared a Stage 1 drought on Wednesday morning and implemented mandatory water restrictions.
Watch Alex Lehnert's forecast
The 31-year-old American matched Austrian downhill great Annemarie Moser-Pröll, who won her six titles in the 1970s.
The Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey team is preparing for a familiar quest.
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Five days before Denver Summit FC takes the field for its first ever home match, controlling owner Rob Cohen says the moment is really starting to sink in.
Denver Summit FC midfielder Jasmine Aikey will be out for the rest of the team's inaugural season after suffering a serious injury.
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
The Supreme Court ruled that internet service provider Cox Communications cannot be held liable for copyright infringement by its subscribers.
Savannah Guthrie said her family is in agony as she made a tearful plea for someone "to do the right thing" nearly two months after Nancy Guthrie disappeared.
The 31-year-old American matched Austrian downhill great Annemarie Moser-Pröll, who won her six titles in the 1970s.
Democrats have vowed to keep forcing votes on the issue as they seek public testimony from administration officials.
Colorado lawmakers are getting involved in the effort to curb shoplifting by creating a retail theft prevention advisory board in the Colorado Attorney General's Office.
The Supreme Court ruled that internet service provider Cox Communications cannot be held liable for copyright infringement by its subscribers.
An internal watchdog report in the Department of Homeland Security identified serious vulnerabilities in TSA's screenings at airports nationwide.
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
A compound found in python blood could lead to a new kind of weight loss drug, one that suppresses appetite without some of the side effects linked to popular medications like Ozempic.
Two bills making their way through the Colorado General Assembly would require screening kids for vision loss at an earlier age and make school physicals more accessible.
An Olympic-style competition featuring more than 20 events is set to take center stage in Denver this summer for the first time.
Two Colorado lawmakers have proposed a bill to address racial disparity when it comes to maternal mortality rates.
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
Colorado's dry winter is now raising concerns about what summer recreation could look like, but rafting outfitters said the outlook isn't as bleak as it might seem.
FedEx said it will give customers the option of two-hour or end-of-day delivery, including for large and oversized packages.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the issue can reduce the driver's ability to detect hazards and increase the risk of a crash.
Colorado's youth detention facilities are at the center of a civil rights lawsuit alleging that children are being kept beyond their court-ordered release dates. Advocates and families say the impact is irreversible.
One day after DIA's general counsel filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three of Mayor Mike Johnston's appointees -- alleging unethical and potentially illegal behavior, and claiming they were plotting to oust airport CEO Phil Washington -- one of the appointees, City Attorney Miko Brown, responded by saying of the claims in the lawsuit, "I know they're upsetting."
A woman whose aging mother was charged thousands of dollars to change a lock reached out to CBS Colorado in hopes that the station would help them get the money back.
A senior lawyer at Denver International Airport filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three top officials, claiming he was pushed out of his job after warning about possible alleged violations of law and more.
A CBS Colorado investigation has found Denver may now be subsidizing fire protection for neighboring cities -- despite deals that were supposed to save money -- as the city faces deep budget cuts and layoffs.