"This type of prevention can be very useful in controlling infection outbreaks and containing the bird flu pandemic," said an immunologist.

Amber Grant, with the Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center, explains what flu strain is driving this flu outbreak. “The ...

People who work with livestock are at the greatest risk of bird flu. To stop the disease's spread, it's critical that they participate in testing programs and wear masks and gloves when advised. “For ...

As the winter season continues in the Pelican State, it is important to stay prepared and avoid catching respiratory ...

Yes—but at a slightly smaller dose than teens and adults. Children who are 2 weeks to 12 years old take a twice-daily dose ...

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

With cases of the flu on the rise, we asked experts what you need to know about an antiviral medication that can ease symptoms.

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

The spread of H5N1 into new species alarms researchers who say it could reassort in a new species, like pigs, leading to more ...

As of Jan. 20, the CDC reports that RSV activity has peaked in most of the U.S., particularly among young children—a group ...

The influenza activity map shows 43 jursidictions with high or very high activity, including Kentucky. More than 37,000 patients were admitted to the hospital due to the flu during the week ending ...

Current subtypes of influenza A viruses that routinely circulate in people include A(H1N1) and A(H3N2). Flu symptoms usually come on suddenly and can cause mild to severs illness. Flu can ...