The more people are indoors, the more the flu spreads. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 29 million people have become infected with the flu this season, 370,000 of whom ...

Doctor visits and hospitalizations for flu have hit a 15-year high. Why is this flu season so bad? Experts discuss influenza trends, symptoms and how to stay safe.

The 2024-2025 flu season is among the worst the U.S. has seen in decades. Here's why so many people are getting the flu right now. You're not imagining it: a lot of people are sick right now.

The 2024-2025 flu shot protects against three strains — H3N2, H1N1 and a flu B strain — but uptake has been very poor this season, Dr. David Warren, chief of the division of infectious disease ...

This flu season is the worst in the last 15 years, said Dr. Martin Topiel, Virtua Health's chief infection control officer. "That's really quite remarkable in itself," he said.

Ten children died during the 2024-25 season, up from zero just five years ago. Experts say the spike comes as vaccination rates have dipped.

From ‘Cockroach Award’ to the Big Board: Hinge Health’s unlikely path to IPO How UnitedHealthcare became the face of America’s health insurance frustrations When 20,000 devices were paralyzed by a bad ...

Flu B is on the rise among kids and teens. Learn why this year’s flu season is different, who gets free shots, and how to ...

The flu virus is lingering in Arizona and the season has been vicious. Pediatric flu deaths reached the highest level in recent history.

Snotty noses, aching heads and school or work absenteeism. It’s the gift that keeps on giving, but that nobody wants. This year, the season of viral giving started earlier than usual, and flu is ...

Influenza is surging in the U.S., with doctor visits for flu symptoms at a 15-year high. Why is this flu season so bad? Doctors discuss flu trends and prevention.