The flu vaccine benefits you by protecting you and the people you live with or spend significant time around. Everyone 6 ...

Flu A and flu B are two different strains of influenza, explains Thomas Russo, M.D., professor and chief of infectious ...

For a second time this season, at least 41 states are reporting high or very high levels of the flu. Here's how to stay safe.

With the devastating 1918 pandemic in mind, US health officials saw an outbreak in Asia and swung into action. What happened ...

While we often refer to it as "the flu," the influenza virus has several strains, with flu A and flu B considered the most common and the most severe.

It feels like everyone is sick right now. And while that is a slight exaggeration, the real situation isn’t too sunny either.

An experimental vaccine for kidney cancer is off to a promising start. In data from a Phase I trial released this week, the ...

Researchers have stressed that bird flu still poses a minimal risk to the general public, though that may change as the virus ...

An infectious disease MD explains for how long you're likely to transmit the flu to others, with her advice for preventing viral infection.

Indianapolis Moms has tips on keeping your medicine cabinet well-stocked and safe from your kids while you prep for flu and cold season.