Flu continues to spread at high levels, as doctors warn ... - NBC News
WEBJan 12, 2024 · Dehydration, shortness of breath, high fevers and extreme body aches are sending people to the hospital in the most severe flu cases, doctors say.
Flu continues to spread across the U.S., infecting millions ... - NBC News
WEBThe floodgates have opened on the flu, with millions of people across the U.S. reporting the illness and nearly 3,000 deaths from influenza since the beginning of October, according to the latest...
Over 100 kids have died of flu this season. More than half ... - NBC News
WEBMar 9, 2024 · The CDC estimates that the nation has logged at least 28 million flu illnesses, resulting in 310,000 hospitalizations so far this year. In addition to the 103 pediatric deaths, about 20,000...
Flu News & Spotlights | CDC
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Flu News & Spotlights. There are ongoing outbreaks of H5N1 bird flu in US wild birds and poultry. The latest information is available on the Avian Flu News & Spotlights page. This page highlights new and noteworthy influenza-related developments and feature stories by influenza season.
Flu Returns as Omicron Surges - The New York Times
WEBDec 22, 2021 · The flu virus, which all but disappeared in early 2020, is once again circulating in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported about 2,500 cases from clinical...
CDC Study Finds Strong Vaccine Effectiveness Against Severe Flu
WEBDec 5, 2023 · A new CDC-coauthored study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases found that flu vaccination last season substantially reduced the risk of serious flu outcomes.
Flu and Covid: At-risk groups targeted with vaccines - BBC
WEB41 minutes ago · The flu and Covid vaccines are being offered to all those with at-risk health conditions, all over 65 or in care homes, pregnant women and those with a learning disability, as well as homeless ...
Influenza (Flu) | CDC
WEBSep 18, 2024 · Influenza Updates: Seasonal influenza activity remains low nationally. CDC continues to recommend vaccination as long as flu viruses are spreading. There are antiviral drugs to treat flu illness. Flu Report. Prevent Flu. Everyone 6 months & older should receive a yearly flu vaccine. Prevention. Symptoms & Diagnosis.
The flu is soaring in 7 U.S. states and rising in others, health ... - PBS
WEBNov 17, 2023 · NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. flu season is underway, with at least seven states reporting high levels of illnesses and cases rising in other parts of the country, health officials say.
Getting the flu and then your flu shot may benefit immunity
WEB4 hours ago · by Savannah Peat, University of Georgia. A new UGA study suggests getting a flu shot after having the flu amplifies immunity. Credit: Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA. In a new study, University of Georgia ...