The Latest Breaking News from Influenza

As of now, 17 states have reported H5N1 bird flu cases in humans, but there is still no evidence for transmission between people. Could that change?

Experts explain how to shorten a flu infection.

Bird flu has been on the rise across the United States as 27 cases of avian influenza A(H5) have been reported in the country since April 2024. Now four workers at an egg farm in Southeast Washington's Franklin County have been found positive with the avian influenza after exposure to…

Many factors affect the infectious period of seasonal influenza, commonly called "the flu," but there are some good rules of thumb for when it's safe to return to work or school.

As the fall months settle in, Canadians are being urged to take precautions against the upcoming flu season.

The Australian government has committed A$95 million to fight a virulent strain of bird flu wreaking havoc globally.

Influenza, more commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. It primarily presents with symptoms such as fever, runny nose, sore throat, muscle aches (myalgia), nasal congestion, cough, headache, dizziness, malaise, and fatigue. While generally uncomplicated, flu can lead to complications if left…

A scratchy, sore throat, a relentless fever, a pounding head and a nasty cough – these symptoms all scream upper respiratory illness. But which one?

The flu shot reduced the risk of hospitalization among high-risk groups by 35% in five South American countries, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay, according to the interim vaccine effectiveness report by the CDC.

Conservation groups are calling for more funding to prepare for the arrival of a deadly bird flu strain believed to have killed billions of animals worldwide.

Data from the Southern Hemisphere hint that this year's flu shot lowers the risk of hospitalization among vulnerable demographics.