Each year, seasonal flu sickens about 1 billion people worldwide and causes approximately 290,000 to 650,000 respiratory ...

A single dose of the antiviral baloxavir marboxil (Xofluza) led to a lower incidence of influenza virus transmission to ...

Preventing a pandemic means early detection of bird flu strains — surveillance of viral spread and influenza infections in ...

As the spring season arrives, many parents are noticing their children sneezing, coughing, or rubbing their eyes and ...

Anyone who has had the flu at least once knows what to expect: high fever, muscle aches, chills, and a general feeling of ...

Bird flu infections have been rare among people, but the pathogen is evolving, which has scientists worried about a possible ...

Highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses were found in 38 people in CA from Sept. 30 to Dec. 24, 2024, including the first pediatric case in the US.

It is caused by influenza viruses. Symptoms of mild flu infections can resemble those of the common cold, which is also caused by viruses; that said, flu symptoms tend to be more intense than cold ...

In early 2025, the women's prison outside of Fond du Lac had reported an outbreak of respiratory illnesses among prisoners.

It’s that time of year when many of us notice we are sneezing more and perhaps have a runny or blocked nose. But what is the ...

A trial of the influenza antiviral baloxavir suggests that the drug could be used as post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent ...

The seasonal influenza vaccine is available at public health clinics and through private healthcare providers, including general practitioners and pharmacies.