Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Influenza B causes seasonal flu and is highly contagious, similar to influenza A. Make sure you stay hydrated and get plenty of rest to help your body fight off ...

Dear A.T.R.: Both colds and influenza (the "flu") are respiratory illnesses that are caused by viruses. Influenza is caused ...

The United States is in the grip of an aggressive winter flu season, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) having recently reported a surge in visits to doctors on a scale not ...

ANSWER: Both colds and influenza (the “flu”) are respiratory illnesses that are caused by viruses. Influenza is caused specifically by the influenza viruses, which come in two main types (A and B).

Flu cases are rising across Canada, but unlike previous years, influenza B is the driving force behind the jump. According to FluWatch, which reports confirmed influenza cases across Canada each week, ...

It's flu season right now, and the U.S. is in the midst of a wave that's straining hospitals. But not all influenza is the same. There are some notable differences between flu A and flu B strains. On ...

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are four types of flu ...

Illinois is seeing a "notable increase" in hospital admissions for flu cases, according to state health officials, as levels of respiratory viruses continue to tick up. But which type of flu is ...

Schools have been advised to notify the nearest district health office in the event of an increase in cases and to isolate students.