Weekly numbers show that 2% of U.S. deaths for week 5 were due to the flu. COVID was responsible for 1.5% of deaths in the ...

"Getting the flu vaccine may not prevent you from catching the flu," Dr. Juan Dumois said. "But you're less likely to end up ...

Right now in Massachusetts and across the country, hospitals are seeing a surge in flu cases. So far, the CDC estimates there ...

It feels like everyone is sick right now. And while that is a slight exaggeration, the real situation isn't too sunny either.

Influenza levels in the US are the highest they've been in 15 years amid winter weather and a second wave of the virus.

The vaccine effectively prevented severe illness in older, but only 24 percent of eligible US adults ... Sep. 30, 2024 — Researchers found that natural immunity from previous flu infections has ...

Aug. 15, 2024 — A unique influenza vaccine candidate that's inhaled appears safe and could bolster protection against seasonal and pandemic influenza for people ... New Two-Step Flu Vaccine ...

Outbreaks and high levels of illnesses (like the flu) have become more common as vaccination rates have fallen, especially ...

Of the 6.78 million doses purchased for this flu season, there are about 200,000 remaining, she added. The CDC advises people ...

The recent passing of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu (徐熙媛), known to many as “Big S,” due to influenza-induced pneumonia at just 48 years old is a devastating reminder that the flu is not just a ...

The stats show the flu is widespread, with the overall risk rated high. Have a question about this story? Do you see something we missed? Do you have a story idea for the News & Eagle? Send an email ...

The good news—for now—is that the CDC hasn’t ... That could change if not enough people get their seasonal flu shot. The potential for danger lies in H5N1’s genetic pliability, according ...