CNN — The flu is still very common in the US, but the first wave of the season, which swept the country weeks earlier than usual, appears to have peaked. The weeks after the holiday break brought sustained high levels of transmission and hospitalization, but flu activity does not appear to have increased as many … Read more
CNN — Jessica Richman felt fear wash over her, again. In October, she watched her 3-year-old daughter, Layla, become unusually lethargic, run a high fever, and begin to have difficulty breathing. It was a painful reminder of her other daughter, Cayden, who died of the flu in December 2014. Cayden was the same age as … Read more
CNN — The flu is still very common in the US, but the first wave of the season, which swept the country weeks earlier than usual, appears to have peaked. The weeks after the holiday break brought sustained high levels of transmission and hospitalization, but flu activity does not appear to have increased as many … Read more
CNN — Seasonal flu activity remains high in the United States, but continued to decline in most areas last week, before Christmas, according to data published on Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Numbers do not include flu activity after the holidays. The CDC estimates that, as of last week, there … Read more
CNN — First, respiratory virus season led us to worry about RSV, and then the flu. Now, Covid-19, which had taken a backseat to those viruses, is once again becoming a threat, and health officials are urging people to stay vigilant. Not make mistakes. Cold and flu season is still in full swing in the … Read more
CNN — Seasonal flu activity remains high in the United States, but continued to decline in most areas last week, before Christmas, according to data published on Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Numbers do not include flu activity after the holidays. The CDC estimates that, as of last week, there … Read more
CNN — There is growing concern among infectious disease and public health experts that the US could face even more respiratory infections in January. It is “highly likely” that respiratory viruses will spread further after holiday gatherings and New Year’s Eve celebrations, said Dr. William Schaffner, a professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at … Read more
CNN — The flu continues its early and severe attack across the United States, but there is some hopeful news for future flu seasons. In a significant step, researchers recently said they have been able to immunize animals against all 20 known strains of influenza A and B viruses, marking an important step toward the … Read more
CNN — The flu continues its early and severe attack across the United States, but there is some hopeful news for future flu seasons. In a significant step, researchers recently said they have been able to immunize animals against all 20 known strains of influenza A and B viruses, marking an important step toward the … Read more
CNN — Just when you thought it was safe to visit your Aunt Mary over the holidays and her fragile health, RSV and the flu reared their heads, and now the Covid-19 numbers are rising again. Health officials stress the availability of protective measures, tests and treatments that they say will be key to preventing … Read more