Warning signs to watch for as new flu season ramps up, new variant spreads

There are some unusual symptoms being reported with a new and mutated flu variant quickly spreading in the U.S. ahead of ...

The unusual symptoms to watch for with new flu variant hitting kids ‘hard,' according to doctor

There are some unusual symptoms being reported with a new and mutated flu variant quickly spreading in the U.S. ahead of ...

‘So much flu': What to know as flu season ramps up early this year

Doctors say that so far, kids are hit hardest with the flu. The flu shot is helping keep them out of the hospital.

‘Super flu’ sees spike in US hospitalizations — here are the symptoms to look out for

With peak flu season still going on until at least February, signs of the unusual “super flu” variant behind the rising sickness don’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon.

Tested positive for flu during the holidays? Here’s what you should do

As millions of Americans hit the road or take to the skies for the holidays, another seasonal traveler is picking up speed: influenza.
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Cone Health adds restrictions after flu surge

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting an increase in flu activity and flu-related deaths, and Cone Health has new guidelines in place on visitors to all Cone Health ...
The New York Times

Bird Flu Is Suspected After Vulture Carcasses Sat Rotting Outside Ohio School

The birds lingered for days at a Catholic school near Cincinnati as agencies haggled over who was responsible for removing them. Officials said the public health risk was low. By Neil Vigdor Dozens of ...
Phys.org

Spain probes bird flu after hundreds of storks die near Madrid

About 400 storks have been found dead along a river near Madrid, officials said Tuesday, raising concerns that a highly infectious strain of bird flu may be circulating. Bird flu, also known as avian ...
Newsweek

Girl, 9, Develops Painful Symptom After the Flu, Leads To Shock Diagnosis

A mom-of-two has warned parents to stay vigilant this flu season after an unexpected complication left her 9-year-old hospitalized and unable to walk. Ashley Geuther’s daughter Tori struggled with all ...
KING5

Capitol Hill business pleads for relief after rash of break-ins

SEATTLE — Several businesses in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood are on edge following a string of break-ins and vandalism in recent months. The ongoing thefts have left shop owners frustrated, ...
ABC7

Michigan boy whose legs were amputated after severe flu case shares story, urges all to get vaccine

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- A young Michigan boy is issuing a warning about the flu, after a case of it changed his whole life. Now, he's helping others try to avoid what happened to him. Three years ago, ...
Medical Xpress

What does it mean if I get flu after the jab? Do COVID boosters increase the risk of side-effects?

The flu season has started early this year, and we are prepared for it to be a bad one. Whether you have already had a vaccine or are thinking about getting one, here are some answers to questions you ...