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Cases of the flu are on the rise as we head into the New Year. The CDC reports flu activity is picking up across the country, with high levels in Colorado and Georgia. Flu season runs from October until April, but usually peaks between December and February. Dr. Jonathan LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the effectiveness of this year's flu vaccine and how you can protect yourself from getting sick.
Health officials are urging all Americans over six months old to get a flu shot now. Last season, nearly 80,000 Americans died from the virus. That's the highest number since modern tracking began. Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to break down the myths of the flu shot and make a house call for our co-hosts.
CDC is keeping a close watch on the flu after the highest number of deaths from the virus last year since modern tracking began
A single dose of Xofluza can reduce symptoms and shorten the illness for flu sufferers, the FDA said
An unvaccinated child from Florida is the first pediatric death of the flu season, officials said. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the importance of flu vaccination.
Florida health officials say a child is the first death in Florida during this year's flu season. The child, who has not been identified, tested positive for Influenza B and was not vaccinated. A new national survey puts the spotlight on some popular and potentially dangerous myths about the flu shot. Dr. Tara Narula reports.
The CDC says last winter's flu season was the deadliest in at least four decades. CBS News' Kenneth Craig reports that health officials are urging everyone over the age of 6 months old to get the flu vaccine.
Doctors are out with their annual recommendations for flu shots, and this year the CDC says a nasal spray vaccine is also an option. CBS News' Laura Podesta reports
Dylan Winnick, 12, is among the latest victims of the widespread flu epidemic. The flu has killed more than 30 children nationwide since October. Dr. Tara Narula reports.
A 6-year-old in West Virginia is among the latest victims of the deadly flu epidemic. More than 30 children have died from the flu this season, according to the CDC, compared to 17 deaths the same time last year. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss symptoms and offer advice on hygiene practices to prevent the flu from spreading.
The deadly flu season has hit younger Americans particularly hard as pediatric deaths are on the rise. The CDC reports 30 children have died from influenza since October - and the number of states hit with high flu-like illness is now up to 32. Nikki Battiste reports.
Widespread flu activity has been reported across the United States during this particularly harsh flu season, but doctors say you should still get a flu vaccine. Dr. Alexandra Sowa, internist at MyMD Medical Group, joins CBSN to explain why the flu virus is spreading so fast, and why a flu shot can still prevent you from getting sick.
Missouri is one of the states hardest hit by this year's flu epidemic. CBS News correspondent Dean Reynolds got a look at what doctors are doing to respond.
A government shutdown could affect the nation's response to the most widespread flu season in recent years. If a funding bill is not passed, the agency will likely furlough a majority of its staff, including those who monitor the virus. Some school districts in Texas have shut down because of the flu. Omar Villafranca reports.
Nico Mallozzi, a 10-year-old boy, is among the latest deaths in the ongoing flu outbreak. According to the CDC, widespread flu activity is now reported in every state except Hawaii. Dr. Tara Narula reports.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the flu virus is now considered to be an epidemic, based on its medical impact.
Flu season is here and its impact is being felt across the country. According to the most recent numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every single state, except Hawaii, is reporting widespread influenza activity, up significantly from the same time last year. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss why this season is particularly bad, some of the challenges hospitals face in dealing with the influx of patients and a recent open letter from some Apple stakeholders calling on the tech giant to address the negative outcomes of its products on children.
U.S. health officials say this year's flu outbreak is now widespread in every state except Hawaii. CBS News' Danielle Nottingham has the latest.
The U.S. is being hit with one of the worst flu seasons in years, with 45 states reporting widespread illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's four times as many as this time last year. Here are some ways to prepare for this year's flu season.
Alyssa Alcaraz fell ill in mid-December and was diagnosed with the flu; just four days later she lost her life to a different deadly infection
The U.S. is being hit with one of the worst flu seasons in years, and young kids are especially at risk
This flu season is looking like a bad one, and children can be at risk of serious complications. KHOU-TV's Lauren Talarico reports from Houston, where the illness is spreading fast.
Supplies of the hospital staple have been dwindling since October after Hurricane Maria cut power to manufacturing plants in Puerto Rico
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the flu is widespread in 46 states. Some hospitals are setting up emergency tents to handle the high volume of patients. Meanwhile, some hospitals are dealing with a shortage of IV bags after Hurricane Maria cut power to manufacturing plants in Puerto Rico. Michelle Miller reports.
Flu season is off to a nasty start across the country, resulting in a spike in hospital visits. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains why it's been hard to get under control.
The FDA's recent approval of a new drug, Aduhelm, to clear the formation of amyloid plaques in the brain is potentially good news for the six million Americans who suffer from Alzheimer's disease. But the drug's approval process has stirred controversy.
But most would not want to live forever if they could.
Eight players on the team are currently under the NHL's COVID-19 protocol.
"When you have a virus like this, it almost invariably is ultimately going to go essentially all over," Fauci said.
The health secretary said the two people are self-isolating alongside their households while contact tracing and targeted testing takes place.
A host of countries are imposing restrictions on southern African countries in response to warnings over the transmissibility of the new variant.
Drugmaker said it could develop a vaccine for the Omicron variant in 100 days, but government clearance could take longer.
South African scientists were quick to detect and report the strain, but it's been detected in 3 other nations. Full analysis will take weeks, but some countries are already banning flights.
Dr. Daniel Gibbs writes about how, after spending his career caring for patients with Alzheimer's, he has now moved to studying the disease from the perspective of a patient himself.
Federal health regulators said they will seek input from outside experts on risks of birth defects and other potential problems during pregnancy.
Fauci's comments come as the world scrambles to contain the new Omicron variant discovered in South Africa.
But most would not want to live forever if they could.
Kevin Gough, William "Roddie" Bryan's lawyer, raises eyebrows with an unusual comment.
Inside the trial against the three White men accused of killing a Black jogger, the final guilty verdicts, and a mother's pursuit of the truth of what happened to her son.
Kevin Nishita was an armed guard for Star Protection Agency and provided security for television news crews who are often targeted by robbers for their equipment.
Fauci's comments come as the world scrambles to contain the new Omicron variant discovered in South Africa.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser to President Biden, airing on Sunday, November 28, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
But the report doesn't recommend banning drilling on public lands.
The travel restrictions begin Monday.
Bannon has pleaded not guilty to contempt of Congress charges.
The FDA's recent approval of a new drug, Aduhelm, to clear the formation of amyloid plaques in the brain is potentially good news for the six million Americans who suffer from Alzheimer's disease. But the drug's approval process has stirred controversy.
But most would not want to live forever if they could.
Eight players on the team are currently under the NHL's COVID-19 protocol.
"When you have a virus like this, it almost invariably is ultimately going to go essentially all over," Fauci said.
The health secretary said the two people are self-isolating alongside their households while contact tracing and targeted testing takes place.
Investors spooked by highly contagious coronavirus strain, with the U.S. imposing flight restrictions on affected countries.
Drugmaker said it could develop a vaccine for the Omicron variant in 100 days, but government clearance could take longer.
"Workers definitely have more labor market leverage because employers need to hire," said one expert.
Holiday sales in November and December could top $200 billion, according to a forecast from Adobe.
The more people who know about donation-matching programs offered by employers, the more they will be utilized.
The health secretary said the two people are self-isolating alongside their households while contact tracing and targeted testing takes place.
A host of countries are imposing restrictions on southern African countries in response to warnings over the transmissibility of the new variant.
Russia annexed Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula in 2014.
The U.S. moved to ban travelers from eight African countries in the wake of the announcement.
South African scientists were quick to detect and report the strain, but it's been detected in 3 other nations. Full analysis will take weeks, but some countries are already banning flights.
The New York filmmaker, host of HBO's critically-acclaimed series, "How To with John Wilson," talks about creating his pseudo instructional videos that he says are like nature documentaries about contemporary life.
New York filmmaker John Wilson, host of HBO's critically-acclaimed series, "How To with John Wilson," talks with "Sunday Morning" contributor Kelefa Sanneh about creating his pseudo instructional videos that, he says, are like nature documentaries about contemporary life, capturing New Yorkers at their most unguarded.
Correspondent (and pianist) David Pogue remembers the advice given him by the musical theater giant.
Correspondent (and pianist) David Pogue remembers the advice given him by the musical theater giant.
One of rock's most enduring couples talks about their 40-year-marriage and creative partnership, which has sold 36 million albums, recorded 15 Top 40 hits, and won four consecutive Grammys, and is still going strong.
A growing number of people are protesting the holiday shopping season, arguing glutinous consumerism is creating environmental and social challenges. CBSN's Lana Zak spoke with senior content writer and style editor for Thred Media, Sofia Phillips, about the movement.
The backlog in the U.S. supply chain is going to cost consumers more money and make some gifts harder to find this holiday season. Keesa Schreane, global partner director at the London Stock Exchange Group, spoke with Christina Ruffini on CBSN about how long these issues are expected to last.
NASA launched a spacecraft toward an asteroid, hoping to redirect it before it threatens Earth. Mark Strassmann has the details.
President Biden touted the drop in first-time unemployment benefit claims to a 52-year low, though he faces other economic problems like rising prices and supply chain issues amid speculation on a possible second term. Sabrina Rodríguez, national political correspondent for Politico, joins CBSN to discuss the news from the White House.
The $17 billion chip factory is largest U.S. investment ever by the South Korean electronics giant, it said.
The gnarled bristlecone pines that have taken root high atop the remote, rocky slopes of California's White Mountains are the longest-lived individual trees on the planet – and they have secrets to share.
The twisting bristlecone pines that have taken root high atop the remote, rocky slopes of California's White Mountains are the longest-lived individual trees on the planet. Correspondent Conor Knighton looks into the secrets these trees can tell us about history, the climate, and our possible future.
Despite some concerns about the Omicron variants impact on an already fragile stock market, President Biden said he's not at all worried about the possible fall. Weija Jiang updates.
Health officials are working to learn more about the new Omicron COVID-19 variant. Michael George speaks with CBS News chief medical morrespondent Dr. Jon Lapook about what is known and what can be expected.
The emergence of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant has countries reimposing some restrictions to limit the spread. Travel is also being limited once again. Debora Patta has more from South Africa where the variant was first detected.
Kevin Gough, William "Roddie" Bryan's lawyer, raises eyebrows with an unusual comment.
Inside the trial against the three White men accused of killing a Black jogger, the final guilty verdicts, and a mother's pursuit of the truth of what happened to her son.
Kevin Nishita was an armed guard for Star Protection Agency and provided security for television news crews who are often targeted by robbers for their equipment.
Over the last three years, the Jewish community in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh has come to rely on hope. In October of 2018, 11 Jews were murdered while worshipping in a local synagogue. The horrific attack is the subject of a new book, “Squirrel Hill: The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting and the Soul of a Neighborhood.” Author Mark Oppenheimer spoke to Dana Jacobson about how the entire community rallied, illuminating the idea of hope, to overcome the darkness of hate.
There were no immediate arrests in the brazen theft at a Los Angeles Nordstrom Wednesday night.
NASA cleared engineers to begin fueling the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope for launch December 22.
The module will use a Russian "space tug" to rendezvous with the space station Friday.
On Wednesday morning, NASA launched DART, a spacecraft designed to smash into an asteroid to deflect its course. Mark Strassmann reports on the groundbreaking planetary defense mission.
The DART mission is intended to test the feasibility of one day deflecting a threatening asteroid.
The New Shepard flight in December will be Blue Origin's third with passengers and its first with a crew of six.
In 2018, the Deltona, Florida, man was newly engaged and planning for his wedding until he was tragically gunned down at his home.
Inmates held some 36 hostages for five days. And that was just the beginning
In February 2019 a fatal boat crash took the life of the teen when friend Paul Murdaugh allegedly drunkenly crashed his family's boat. In 2021, after Paul was murdered, investigators began to take a closer look at the Murdaugh family.
Ring in the holiday season by streaming these festive films.
Newport Beach Police give 11-year-old Linda O'Keefe a voice on Twitter hoping to solve her cold case 45 years later.
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series explores the history of anti-Asian racism in Mississippi's Delta region and a new generation that's demanding change.
Today on "Face the Nation," countries are racing to contain a new COVID strain, and the U.S. is on high alert as experts warn it's likely already here.
"Sunday Morning" takes us to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest – trees that date back thousands of years – at Inyo National Forest in California's White Mountains. Videographer: Lee McEachern.
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series examines the backlash to so-called critical race theory in schools and the impact on students and teachers.
New York filmmaker John Wilson, host of HBO's critically-acclaimed series, "How To with John Wilson," talks with "Sunday Morning" contributor Kelefa Sanneh about creating his pseudo instructional videos that, he says, are like nature documentaries about contemporary life, capturing New Yorkers at their most unguarded.