Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Influenza is an acute respiratory illness that occurs after an infection with an influenza virus. It is often called ‘the flu’.

This article originally appeared on Politifact. Over the holidays, U.S. flu cases skyrocketed. Weekly hospitalizations from the virus went from under 7,000 at the start of December to over 33,000 by ...

Flu season is well underway and with the holiday season coming up, it’s definitely something you want to avoid if possible. A local clinician talked about what you should be doing even if you’ve had ...

U.S. flu cases are surging partially because of a new strain named "subclade K," that is not well covered by this year’s flu vaccine. Doctors still recommend getting the flu vaccine as it can reduce ...

Influenza A H3N2 subclade K has driven flu cases across the country, with 52 counties in Florida seeing increases over the past week. While the current flu vaccine might be a "mismatch," it still ...

The annual flu vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older, with few exceptions As Pennsylvania heads into flu season, a new – and potentially severe – influenza variant has been ...

It's winter and with the holidays near, the 2025-2026 flu season has hit the U.S. with flu cases on the rise in New Jersey, with doctors urging those who haven't gotten the flu shot to do so now.

You already know about fevers, chills and coughs, but this issue may also occur with a flu B infection.