The latest data on respiratory illness in the United States shows that shoppers and merry-makers are spreading more than just holiday cheer: They’re also passing around germs. In many cases, it’s a ...

As millions of Americans hit the road or took to the skies for the holidays, another seasonal traveler is picking up speed: influenza. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that ...

As the autumn’s cool weather settles in, so does flu season – bringing with it the familiar experiences of sniffles, fever and cough. Every year, influenza – the flu – affects millions of people. Most ...