While we often refer to it as "the flu," the influenza virus has several strains, with flu A and flu B considered the most ...

Outpatient health care visits for flu-like illnesses are at their highest levels in 15 years, according to data updated ...

According to the latest flu numbers released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday, there's a surge in ...

The CDC estimated there have been 24 million cases of the flu so far this season, leading to 310,000 hospitalizations and ...

Flu activity is increasing in Minnesota, and state health officials say it’s not too late to get a flu shot. The flu season can last through April, so getting a flu vaccine now will provide protection ...

There are some new tools to help this respiratory virus season: over-the-counter tests that can identify whether an illness ...

NEW YORK — The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years.

Florida experiences "very high" flu activity, causing public health concerns and prompting calls for vaccinations and early ...

Flu activity has hit a new peak for the season and is continuing to increase across the country, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s weekly influenza reports.The ...

So, the CDC says if eggs are cooked properly, they are safe to eat. This means cooking eggs to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, which kills bacteria and viruses, including bird flu.

The weekly number of lab-confirmed influenza cases on Long Island was the highest in at least the past two seasons, with ...