The flu vaccine is generally about 40% effective at completely preventing influenza, according to Blumberg. The flu vaccine ...
Influenza concentrations started to rise in November, and have continued to rise through December. RSV, or respiratory ...
Here are some ways to prepare for this cold and flu season as four illnesses circulate the country at one time.
Millions of egg-laying flocks in California have been lost to the bird flu this year. It comes as the cost of eggs rose in ...
As friends and family visit, so too do their viruses. What's trending and where? And how can you protect yourself? The Times speaks with Peter Chin-Hong, a UCSF infectious disease doctor.
With more than 133 million poultry birds affected by avian influenza across the U.S., some states are experiencing egg shortages.
A nasty stomach bug has been spreading across the country, including California, in recent months — leaving people feeling nauseous, achy or worse.