The Latest Breaking News from Influenza

The United States has de-emphasized infectious disease programming in favor of prioritizing chronic disease.

The flu sickens millions of people in the U.S. every year, and the past year has been particularly tough. Although infections are trending downward, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has called the winter of 2024-2025 a “high severity” season with the highest hospitalization rate in 15 years.

A new Cleveland Clinic study misses key aspects of the vaccine’s effectiveness, sparking public questions.

People are being urged to take influenza and other respiratory diseases seriously and get vaccinated before cold weather arrives.

Learn interesting facts about the flu, a viral infection that targets the respiratory system.

Australians are being urged to roll up their sleeves for a flu vaccine amid rising cases of influenza.

At the viral chatter stage of an outbreak, pathogens are just starting to infect people in sporadic bursts. It's a sign that a pandemic may be on the horizon.

It’s that time of year when flu vaccines are becoming available in Australia. You may have received an email from your GP clinic or a text message from your pharmacy telling you they’re in stock.

Recent animal outbreaks from a subtype called H5N1 have been especially troubling to scientists

Disease forecasts are like weather forecasts: We cannot predict the finer details of a particular outbreak or a particular storm, but we can often identify when these threats are emerging and prepare accordingly.

The active and ongoing global spread of avian influenza virus has impacted more than 14 million birds in Canada and 160 million in the USA.