This winter is playing host to an especially bad flu season in the United States—one that might leave you with plenty of worries and questions. Perhaps the most pressing concern, especially for those ...

As millions of Americans hit the road or took to the skies for the holidays, another seasonal traveler is picking up speed: influenza. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that ...

If it already seems like this year’s flu season is a lot worse than it normally is, that’s because it definitely is. A nasty novel flu variant — which many are labeling a “super flu” — is on the loose ...

MINOT — According to data from the North Dakota Department of Health, there have been three recorded pediatric deaths due to influenza so far this flu season. That might not seem like a lot, until you ...

I promise I’m going to give COVID-19 and flu topics a rest soon — just as soon as those viruses leave me alone. Not long ago, I was feeling rundown and had post-nasal drip, a sore throat and a ...

The flu season has started early this year, and we are prepared for it to be a bad one. Whether you have already had a vaccine or are thinking about getting one, here are some answers to questions you ...

With flu season right around the corner, now’s the best time to receive the flu vaccine, experts say. “The flu vaccine is one of the most important things that people can do to protect themselves as ...

Here’s what to know about the dominant version of the virus that’s circulating now. By Dani Blum The flu constantly morphs and mutates. Often, it surprises researchers a little. This year, the virus ...

Can the flu shot cause the flu? You may be tempted to skip your flu shot this season because of scheduling issues, a fear of needles or another reason. But misconceptions and misinformation — ...

Erie County has reported its first flu-related death of the 2025-26 season. The Erie County Department of Health posted the notice Jan. 2 on its website. Patient privacy laws prevent the health ...

If you are sniffling, coughing and feeling feverish, you may have the flu. And you are not alone. There have been at least 15 million cases of the flu in the United States since late September, ...