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Since COVID-19 began its global spread, influenza cases reported have dropped to a minuscule level. The researchers gave credit to social distancing.

Step aside, coronavirus. Flu cases across New York during the flu season may set a record-high level, according to the State Department of Health, which classified flu activity as "widespread" for the 11th straight week. There were 17,233 laborato

Officials are seeing a new spike in flu activity as a second strain of flu hits on the heels of the first.

Ana Farfan reacts to getting an influenza vaccine shot at Eastfield College in Mesquite, Texas, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/LM Otero) Coronavirus has jumped to the forefront of health concerns as the United States has declared a public health emerg

This flu season is shaping up to be one of the worst in decades, according to the United States' top infectious disease doctor.

Feeling feverish, achy? Got a cough? Or maybe your eyes are itchy and you're sneezing. Maybe it's just a cold but, could it be the flu or allergies? The difference could be serious if it is the flu.

The flu is widespread across much of the country, sickening 3.7 million people and killing nearly 2,000, the CDC says. Experts say now is the time to get a flu shot.

The U.S. is experiencing its earliest start to the winter flu season in more than 15 years, largely due to an influenza strain that has dominated at an unusual time of year. About half of the states have moderate to high flu activity, mostly caused by inf

Western Australia's flu season is worsening, with the number of deaths from influenza-related illnesses almost doubling in less than a week from 15 on Wednesday to 29 on Tuesday. The flu season this time last year had claimed just four lives. State Pr

One reason for the long flu season is that two types of flu viruses surfaced at different times

Church officials in New Mexico and Pennsylvania say parishioners should get less personal to avoid getting sick.

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The first cases of the flu season have been reported in New Mexico.

A new strain of bird flu has killed one-third of infected people. Instances of person-to-person spread are extremely rare so far, but the CDC warned it will likely spread to other countries if travelers come into contact with poultry carrying the infection in China. The United Nations’ Food and

A deadly strain of bird flu was detected in Chinese poultry, which is capable of starting a worldwide influenza pandemic.The existence of the disease was first drawn to the public's attention by Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, deputy chief medical officer

A NEW strain of deadly bird flu which kills 38 per cent of those infected and could spark a global pandemic has been identified in China. Scientists around the world believe the new pathogen, dubbed "Disease X", could be as lethal as 1918 Spanish

CBS Local — Although the flu season may be winding down, the CDC has some bad news for Americans as a second wave of the potentially fatal illness is reportedly spreading across the country. In a March 23 release the CDC announced that overall flu cases are finally dropping however, “Influenza B”

Data: Centers for Disease Control ; Chart: Axios Visuals Flu infection rates continued dropping during the week ending Feb. 24 but influenza is still very active, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. And, the CDC reported another 17

The 9-year-old Fernando Hernandez is still fighting for his life after his flu-like symptoms turned out to be caused by hantavirus. He has been on life support for over 20 days.

Six-year-old Nevaeh Hernandez's flu death could have been prevented if she was not released with a 104 degree temperature, her family says

Influenza surveillance map: Where is the flu in my state?