The 2025-26 flu season has been brutal, so far. At least 19 million Americans have had it, and it's not over yet. Flu season typically runs through May, so there’s still a good chance of getting the ...
As flu season lingers unusually late, UAB experts explain how influenza spreads, why symptoms occur, which prevention ...
Flu cases are climbing across the United States as the season reaches its peak, and millions of people may get sick in the weeks ahead. If you catch the flu early, antiviral medications can help ...
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Influenza (flu) season happens every year. It starts in the fall and continues into the spring. Flu is a potentially serious illness that can lead to a few days of feeling bad and missing work, or it ...
Jeb Teichman’s phone rang just before midnight. As a pediatrician, he has received many late-night emergency calls. This time, the call was about his 29-year-old son. Brent Teichmanhad been suffering ...
When the flu strikes, one of the biggest concerns is how long you might be contagious. Knowing this can help protect your family, friends, and coworkers from catching the virus. This guide from ...
A virus that most physicians have never heard of can replicate inside human lungs. That is the central finding from recent ...
The 2025-2026 flu season is surging in the U.S. and New Jersey, where there's been increased severity of influenza A, with further testing from the CDC showing many NJ residents have the emerging ...
Although it feels like many of us are only just hearing about it, adenovirus has officially earned the title of this season's 'mystery illness' – and that tracks, given how many of our WhatsApp group ...
Flu season is in full swing, and health experts are sounding the alarm on a variant that could bring another severe season in the U.S. Influenza A (H3N2) viruses are the most frequently reported ...