Symptoms usually come on suddenly, according to the CDC, and can include fevers above 100.4 degrees F, dry cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headaches, chills and occasionally nausea, ...

Spanish flu pandemic was caused by a particularly virulent strain of influenza virus. It infected 500 million people, caused ...

With a halt on scientific data being shared publicly, the CDC is getting crafty to warn of increasing flu hospitalizations.

Although cases of bird flu are surging among birds in the UK, the risk of the virus spreading to humans still remains ...

Influenza is spreading across Indiana and has been responsible for at least 32 deaths so far this season. Influenza, or "flu, ...

At the same time, recent CDC data shows that seasonal influenza A is rising across the U.S. — specifically the H1N1 (swine flu) and H3N2 strains. While it may just seem like a tiny change in ...

And it’s not just cuddling by an open fire that puts you at risk: The hallmarks of the winter season, including lower ...

David J. Cennimo, an associate professor of medicine and pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Rutgers New ...

Read on to learn about the different types of flu. Flu, or influenza, is a contagious respiratory infection caused by various flu viruses. Symptoms include muscle aches and soreness, headache ...

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging hospitals to accelerate advanced testing of people they suspect ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are monitoring the bird flu situation in the United States. Here's what to ...