A late-emerging influenza A mutation known as subclade K weakened protection, but doctors say vaccination still reduces severe illness ...

It's winter and with the holidays near, the 2025-2026 flu season has hit the U.S. with flu cases on the rise in New Jersey, with doctors urging those who haven't gotten the flu shot to do so now.

Influenza A H3N2 subclade K has driven flu cases across the country, with 52 counties in Florida seeing increases over the past week. While the current flu vaccine might be a "mismatch," it still ...

Flu season, when influenza and other common respiratory illnesses spread further, has arrived – which means if you haven't received one already, it may be time for your flu vaccine. While vaccine ...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services head pushed dubious MAHA strategies for dealing with the flu instead.

With an uptick in flu infections and a new strain at play, getting vaccinated now is key, experts say. In Michigan, only 21% of the population has been vaccinated this season, about 2.1 million people ...

Florida is seeing a spike in flu cases as the 2025 season reaches its peak during the holiday season. Flu season typically peaks from December through February, but getting vaccinated in September or ...

Flu cases and hospitalizations increased in 38 Florida counties. The Panhandle and Central Florida saw the most increases. Last week, the U.S. reported the third highest cumulative rate (within that ...

Dec. 18 (UPI) --The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations announced it will invest up to $54.3 million with Moderna to fund a Phase 3 trial of its bird flu vaccine. The vaccine is an ...

December may be a popular month for holidays and celebrations, but it's also notorious for something else: the flu. Flu season — which is commonly considered to run from October to May — hits its peak ...

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