To reduce the odds of catching the flu and colds, experts say consider tried-and-true prevention methods like hand washing and mask wearing.

Doctor's visits for flu symptoms are at a 15-year high. Why is this flu season so bad? Doctors discuss flu severity, symptoms and how to stay safe.

Influenza levels in the US are the highest they've been in 15 years amid winter weather and a second wave of the virus.

The winter flu season features two types of influenza. Here's what you need to know about them and how they differ.

H5N1 isn’t going away anytime soon and could become a pandemic. Here are some tips to help you understand your risk ...

The following 14 states, along with New York City, are now at the CDC’s highest tier of influenza activity ... work best against the flu when the patients take them within one to two days ...

As new viruses like COVID-19, bird flu, norovirus, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) continue to spread, vaccines have ...

Yes—but at a slightly smaller dose than teens and adults. Children who are 2 weeks to 12 years old take a twice-daily dose ...

People who have not yet received the influenza vaccine are urged to do so immediately and to ensure their children have been vaccinated." The CDC recommends flu vaccination every year for everyone ...

According to the CDC, Bird flu is a disease caused by avian influenza A viruses that usually spread between birds, not people. Most human cases of bird flu in the U.S. have been mild so far ...

According to the CDC, Bird flu is a disease caused by avian influenza A viruses that usually spread between birds, not people. Most human cases of bird flu in the U.S. have been mild so far ...