The map of flu activity across the United States continues to darken, both figuratively and literally, as case numbers spike ...
HEALTH OFFICIALS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE SAY FIVE PEOPLE HAVE DIED FROM THE FLU SO FAR THIS SEASON, AS WE’VE BEEN REPORTING. AS YOU PROBABLY NOTICED IN YOUR DAILY LIFE, THE STATE IS SEEING HIGH NUMBERS OF ...
The CDC announced on Thursday its recommendation to test hospitalized influenza A patients more quickly and thoroughly to distinguish between seasonal flu and bird flu.
epithelial cells (seen in green). (Cynthia Goldsmith/CDC) January 17, 2025 at 5:25 pm EST ATLANTA, GA — The CDC is calling for quicker tests for bird flu in humans. The agency is issuing new ...
The information was not reported as it usually is by the CDC, in a weekly breakdown of flu activity called FluView, but was added to a section that focuses on respiratory illnesses in general.
In an abundance of caution, the CDC last week advised hospitals and labs to do faster flu testing to help identify possible ...