California sees early flu spike. Health officials report 34 deaths.
Experts say they are tracking significant flu activity nationwide, while an early spike in California has health officials on high alert.
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Experts say they are tracking significant flu activity nationwide, while an early spike in California has health officials on high alert.
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.
Public health officials say a child has died in Sacramento County's first influenza-related death of the season.
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.
As the fall respiratory season approaches, who should be getting COVID-19 and flu vaccines to protect against illness? Here's what varying recommendations say.
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.
The votes on vaccine recommendations are the first move by the panel after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced all its members.
Lab tests suggest a strain of the flu virus circulating this season may not be "well-recognized" by the flu vaccine.
February is turning into a busy month for healthcare workers treating people who are sick.
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.
How long are you contagious after getting COVID, flu, RSV, pneumonia, the norovirus stomach bug and more? Here's what to know to keep others safe this holiday 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.
AstraZeneca says the spray could be available "as soon as next flu season."
The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency over the spread of mpox in Africa, but says it's not the next coronavirus.
The Vatican says Pope Francis was taken to a Rome hospital "for some diagnostic tests" as he fights the flu.
The COVID-19 virus is continually changing, and a recent subvariant, the JN.1, is rapidly climbing the charts.
As seasonal virus activity surges across the United States, experts stress the importance of preventive measures – such as masking and vaccination – and the value of treatment for those who do get sick.
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.
Health leaders say they’re anticipating a relatively normal season, and the vaccine recipe is a good match.
