The flu has infected "significantly" more Americans this winter than usual, says a doctor and infectious disease specialist.

FLU AND FLU LIKE ILLNESSES ARE SPIKING IN MASSACHUSETTS. THE LATEST STATE DATA SHOWS MORE THAN 7% OF ALL HOSPITAL VISITS WERE RELATED TO THOSE VIRUSES. THAT’S UP FROM JUST OVER 4% THE WEEK BEFORE.

As flu cases rise nationwide, it’s important to know what symptoms to look out for and how to keep yourself and others safe. Here’s what you need to know. Influenza, also known as the flu, is a ...

You may find yourself reaching for kleenex and a thermometer this fall, a sure sign that cold and flu seasons are back. As temperatures begin to drop, the illnesses will begin to spread. But you can ...

Find out why this year’s flu is so dreadful and how to stay safe. This year's flu is so bad because it is an H3N2 strain. Infectious disease experts warn that the super flu virus is likely to spread ...

Cold and flu seasons are back in Michigan, and experts say now it the time to protect yourself with an annual flu shot. Flu season begins in the fall, typically in October, according to the Cleveland ...

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 ...

Last fall, a Fred Hutch Cancer Center graduate student hopped on a 4 a.m. videoconference call with scientists from the World Health Organization to talk about a blood-testing method developed at Fred ...

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 ...

Every August, primary care doctors stock their clinics with influenza vaccines and start reminding patients to get their annual shot. We usually tell patients, “The flu vaccine can reduce your risk of ...

The flu season has started early this year, and we are prepared for it to be a bad one. Whether you have already had a vaccine or are thinking about getting one, here are some answers to questions you ...