Have you said "Boo" to the flu this year? Saying "Boo" to the flu is the catchy phrase to help us remember to get annual flu shots by Halloween. Why? Because although flu can happen at any time, it ...

A 2022 study estimates that at-home flu tests have a sensitivity of about 63% if the test is performed within 72 hours of ...

Were you sick over the holidays? You certainly were not alone. A new strain of influenza has surged across the country during an already busy travel season, with experts worried that low vaccination ...

Flu cases and hospitalizations are surging, already breaking last season's records. Here's where activity is highest, what ...

Seasonal flu activity is up across the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. There was a 14.8% increase in positive influenza tests as of the week ending Dec ...

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 ...

A UVA Health expert warns of a potentially severe flu season due to a new H3N2 variant. Current flu vaccines may offer limited protection as they appear to be a poor match for the circulating virus.

A new influenza strain, dubbed the "super flu," has surged across the country during the holiday travel season. The CDC estimates the flu has caused at least 4.6 million illnesses and 49,000 ...