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

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).

Newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that the 2024-25 flu season was a tough one for the nation’s children, with 280 pediatric deaths recorded. This ...

SINGAPORE: Singapore is experiencing an early surge in influenza cases, months ahead of the typical December to March flu ...

Type B flu is unusually common this season. If you've been infected with type B flu, you're still susceptible to contracting ...

Avian influenza A viruses, particularly the H5N1 subtype, continue to grab headlines — raising concerns for the public who is likely leery of another pandemic. Yet many infectious disease experts say ...

The flu is contagious until your temperature has returned to normal and you've been without a fever for at least 24 hours.

Do you also fall sick in different seasons throughout the year We spoke to a doctor to understand the potential causes of flu ...

Health experts urge more elderly Malaysians to get flu shots as vaccination rates remain far below WHO targets amid a ...

The typical timeline for subtyping influenza A specimens has sped up to help identify emerging avian flu cases in the United States, and an expert shares strategies for meeting the increased demand ...

To report multiple or unusual illnesses in poultry, livestock, or other wild birds or animals, contact Hawaiʻi Department of ...