Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is a viral infection that primarily affects birds but can occasionally infect humans. In recent years, the threat of avian influenza has garnered attention due ...

Vaccine mismatches may raise severity risks this flu season. Low vaccination uptake increases overall flu transmission ...

UCSC staff members are hard at work on a number of activities that are designed to reduce the risk of an H1N1 flu outbreak on campus and minimize the spread if such an outbreak occurs. Staff have ...

A new mRNA vaccine against the flu has proven itself more effective than existing vaccines in a new clinical trial. The ...

Cidara’s CD388 is a novel flu prophylactic designed for universal prevention of seasonal and pandemic influenza through a single dose, with the potential to be the new standard of care. Phase 2 data ...

Cold and flu season has arrived, and the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department is providing guidance to help residents stay healthy during peak illness months.

Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals a concerning surge in flu cases across the United States. Health officials report a significant increase in both ...

The flu season is in full swing in New York, and residents may be booking flu shots at their local doctor's offices and pharmacies. But does it work right away? The answer is no. It takes about two ...

A current strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has become a global problem. The virus has affected many millions of birds, some other animal species, and a small ...

Because flu viruses change from year to year, it’s important for everyone ages 6 months and older to get vaccinated every fall.

FAMILY. EXPERTS SAY PEOPLE WHO RAISE THEIR OWN CHICKENS NEED TO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR SIGNS OF H5N1. WE ARE AWARE OF WHERE OUR FOOD COMES FROM, AND WE FEEL LIKE IF WE ARE CARING FOR OUR CHICKENS AND ...