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Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here's what to know

Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025

"Super flu" surge: What to know about spiking flu cases and the surging "Super K" variant

The flu is back and joins COVID and norovirus as diseases hitting the U.S. this month.

Axios · Dec 30, 2025

Super Flu Virus Hits US Ahead of Christmas, Increases Influenza Infections by Almost 500%

As the super flu virus hits the US, the influenza infections increased by almost 500%. Health experts are now concerned.

International Business Times UK · Dec 19, 2025

Coronavirus FAQs: How worrisome is the new variant? How long do boosters last?

Readers are curious about the new variant, currently known a BA.2.86. Also: Lots of questions about boosters. Can you get it at the same time as a flu shot? And how long does protection last?

WEKU · Aug 25, 2023

These simple hacks could boost your flu and Covid-19 vaccines’ effectiveness

It's all about doing the things that promote a healthy immune system.

Inverse · Dec 15, 2022

Two new Covid subvariants have taken over in the US

“BA.5 is essentially declining quickly, probably soon to be gone,” says the director of the Center for Virology and Vaccine Research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

Latest omicron variants BQ.1, BQ.1.1 make up nearly half of new COVID cases, but bivalent boosters still thought to offer protection

Though not much is known about the newest coronavirus strains, experts say the bivalent booster should offer some protection. Here’s what you should know.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 15, 2022

It's flu vaccine time and seniors need revved-up shots

Doctors have a message for vaccine-weary Americans: Don't skip your flu shot this fall

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

CDC advisers weigh who needs updated COVID booster and when

Government advisers are debating who should should get new updated COVID-19 boosters and when

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022

What to know about new COVID boosters

Experts answer some top questions about Omicron-specific COVID boosters.

Axios · Sep 1, 2022