The convergence of multiple flu strains in one animal can allow new virus strains to form—just as they did in past pandemics.

As the days get shorter and the leaves start to turn, another season begins: cold and flu season. Just like the seasons, ...

“Our top recommendation for protecting yourself and your loved ones from respiratory illness is to get vaccinated,” Director ...

Understanding this “checkerboard” pattern may help determine when best to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster, researchers said.

Respiratory illnesses like influenza, COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) are known to spread more rapidly during ...

A newly discovered COVID strain known as XEC continues to spread rapidly worldwide and in the U.S. Here's what to know about ...

In preparation for the chilly months ahead, maintaining optimal wellness is on everyone’s mind. The shift in seasons often ...

Dr. Meghan Martin, a pediatric emergency medicine physician and mom of four, has the perfect solution to the fall and winter ...

The CDC just released data that show a lot of children died of the flu last year. Here's what doctors recommend.

The deaths coincide with drops in vaccinations among children. As of May 11, just over 53% of children between ages 6 months ...

“The best time to get a flu shot is in September or October, but it’s never too late to get vaccinated,” said Jessica Metzger ...

FluMist is a nasal spray manufactured by AstraZeneca that has been used to protect against influenza in the United States ...