Dear A.T.R.: Both colds and influenza (the "flu") are respiratory illnesses that are caused by viruses. Influenza is caused ...

The immunological arms race between virus and vaccines may change in the future, at least for bird flu viruses. Scientists ...

SINGAPORE: Singapore is experiencing an early surge in influenza cases, months ahead of the typical December to March flu ...

Avian influenza A viruses, particularly the H5N1 subtype, continue to grab headlines — raising concerns for the public who is likely leery of another pandemic. Yet many infectious disease experts say ...

As temperatures drop in Acadiana, flu season is arriving, and health experts are urging residents to get vaccinated. In the ...

The flu is a contagious viral infection of the respiratory system that affects the nose, throat and lungs. It is caused by influenza viruses. Symptoms of mild flu infections can resemble those of the ...

After a quiet summer, bird flu cases are rising again. Scientists expected the development, but what happens next is still ...

The highest number of US influenza-associated pediatric deaths occurred during the 2024 to 2025 season, excluding the 2009 to 2010 H1N1 pandemic.

After a summer lull in U.S. cases of avian influenza in both poultry and dairy cattle—and no human infections reported in the ...

Newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that the 2024-25 flu season was a tough one for the nation’s children, with 280 pediatric deaths recorded. This ...