The flu epidemic continues to go down. The positivity rate and other benchmarks for the week ending on Jan. 24 have dropped ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The new flu variant, H3N2 subclade K, is a mutation of the common flu A subtype, which is often the flu "going around" come late ...

Doctronic reports the 2026 flu shot targets prevalent strains, with early fall recommended for vaccination to ensure ...

Flu activity has increased slightly in the United States, driven by a small rise in infections caused by influenza B viruses distinct from the new subclade K strain that has been the primary cause of ...

Cases across the country had appeared to decline before new public health data showed upticks in infections.

Flu cases and hospitalizations are surging, already breaking last season's records. Here's where activity is highest, what symptoms to watch for and how to protect yourself.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Families can now test for flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus with one at-home test. The ...

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The 2025-2026 flu season is surging in the U.S. and New Jersey, where there's been increased severity of influenza A, with further testing from the CDC showing many NJ residents have the emerging ...