Flu cases are rising across the US ahead of the holiday season, with a fast-spreading influenza A strain driving concerns. Here’s what “super flu” means, key symptoms to watch for, and how contagious ...

Flu season is ramping up across the country, with several states now experiencing severe or rising levels of illness, and a ...

This flu season has been relatively mild so far but medical experts expect it to intensify in the coming weeks due to a new strain that emerged after the current vaccine’s production — though that ...

A new strain called H3N2 subclade K has emerged, raising concerns that the body may not be able to fight it off as well.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California could see an early start to the annual flu season, as a combination of low vaccination rates and late ...

A new and potentially more severe variant of the flu, known as H3N2 subclade K, has reached the United States, prompting heightened vigilance from public health officials as the holiday season and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. A new mutated strain of the common flu, Influenza H3N2, subclade ...

The CDC recommends getting a flu shot by the end of October, but it is never too late to get vaccinated. The CDC recommends that everyone aged 6 months and older receive a flu shot each season. This ...

While flu shot campaigns and initiatives start around the end of the summer, the peak season for flu is still weeks away. And if you haven't gotten your flu shot for this year, you may be wondering if ...

Jeb Teichman’s phone rang just before midnight. As a pediatrician, he has received many late-night emergency calls. This time, the call was about his 29-year-old son. Brent Teichman had been suffering ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Health officials warn this year’s flu season could be severe, with early outbreaks already hitting epidemic levels ...