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.
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 new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
Health officials in San Francisco announced Monday the city's flu death of the season and urged residents to get their shots.
The COVID-19 virus is continually changing, and a recent subvariant, the JN.1, is rapidly climbing the charts.
"COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising quickly," the CDC said, and the new variant JN.1 is making up an increasing share of cases.
The California Department of Public Health is urging Californians to get immunized against a triple threat of viruses that are expected to surge in the coming months.
Health officials are redoubling calls for Americans to get vaccinated, with flu shots lagging previous seasons.
Health officials in San Francisco announced the city's first influenza death of the season, urging residents to receive their annual flu shot as cases rise.
Shawn Chitnis reports on Bay Area residents remaining cautious for what will be the first big holiday gathering since the start of the pandemic (11-23-2022)
