The peak of the flu season, between December and February, has hit the state hard this year and is affecting a lot of people.

We talked to experts about where the science is on risks to humans and how the virus is messing with the food supply.

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

Weekly numbers show that 2% of U.S. deaths for week 5 were due to the flu. COVID was responsible for 1.5% of deaths in the ...

Officials say flu season is bad this year. In the U.S., it has surged to a second peak. Going by hospitalizations, this is the worst it’s been since about 2017. But looking at doctor and clinic visits ...

Low vaccination rates may also be contributing to this year’s sick season. As of late January, U.S. vaccine uptake was well ...

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

During the week of Jan. 26 through Feb. 1, 2025, flu activity remained elevated in the United States, with 43 states ...

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The newer strain had been seen before in more than a dozen people exposed to poultry, but this is the first time an infection was traced to a cow. The Nevada dairy worker was exposed at a farm in ...

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A new strain of avian flu has been found in chickens at a farm in Victoria’s north. Here’s what you need to know about the ...