Bird flu is spreading. The avian influenza virus H5N1 has been recorded around the world — in poultry, in wild birds and in mammals, including humans. So, should we be worried about a potential new ...

Experts predict “a pretty severe influenza season" as 14 states already see high levels of flu activity Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. Her work has previously appeared in Billboard ...

Here’s what to know about the dominant version of the virus that’s circulating now. By Dani Blum The flu constantly morphs and mutates. Often, it surprises researchers a little. This year, the virus ...

Flu season, when influenza and other common respiratory illnesses spread further, has arrived – which means if you haven't received one already, it may be time for your flu vaccine. While vaccine ...

A fast-moving strain of the flu is raising concern in North Texas as the busy holiday travel season begins. Dr. Joseph Chang, chief medical officer at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, said flu ...

When most people think of influenza, they imagine a few days of fever, body aches and bed rest. Flu is often regarded as a threat to the very old, the very young or those with compromised immune ...

BECAUSE IT COULD MEAN MORE PEOPLE WILL GET SICK. CONCERNS ABOUT A POSSIBLE SUPER FLU SURGE. A NEW VARIANT SWEEPING THE COUNTRY. IT’S NOT THAT THAT AN EVOLVED STRAIN OR A DIFFERENT STRAIN IS GOING TO ...

While some may be under the impression that getting the flu is similar to having a cold, a Canadian doctor warns that influenza can lead to serious and even deadly complications.

Flu season in the U.S. generally begins in the fall, with activity picking up in October and peaking in December and February. Currently, flu levels are highest in Colorado, Louisiana, New Jersey and ...

Experts are warning about the rise of a global “super flu” strain that could hit the Bay Area hard ahead of the holidays. Newly released data from the California Department of Public Health shows the ...