34 h. ago Scientists explain why flu season is so bad across the US and Canada this year

A highly-infectious flu subtype is driving a surge in cases – and experts are concerned

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4 d. ago Fewer kids are vaccinated this year despite ‘super flu’ surging through communities

This is the worst flu season in decades, with at least 18 million people infected so far this year

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5 d. ago US flu activity fell for a second week. But experts worry the season is far from over

Health experts say the U.S. flu season appears to be waning with two straight weeks of decline in measures of flu activity

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7 d. ago I’m an ER physician. Here’s why this flu season is hitting so hard

Colorado is in the midst of a record-breaking flu season, with doctors’ visits for flu-like illness at a 30-year record high

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8 d. ago Why this flu season is hitting so hard, according to an ER physician

This year’s flu came on fast and seems to be very contagious, and its symptoms are more severe than other recent strains

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8 d. ago The US is underutilizing a key medication against flu amid one of the worst seasons in decades

This flu season has not yet reached its peak

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9 d. ago This year’s flu shot may be more effective than researchers thought

This is America’s worst flu season in more than two decades with more than 15 million illnesses and 7,400 deaths reported

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9 d. ago Thousands of nurses go on strike across New York as flu season hits

The strike could potentially force the hospitals to transfer patients, cancel procedures or divert ambulances

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9 d. ago New York City expects biggest nurses strike as nearly 15,000 set to walk off job

Strike, amid an intense flu season, is expected to disrupt activity at institutions such as Mount Sinai and MontefioreThousands of nurses are set to walk off the job at several of New York City’s largest hospitals on Monday, staging a strike amid an intense flu season.The action comes three years after a previous strike that compelled some of the same hospitals to move patients elsewhere and reroute ambulances. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Some flu measures decline, but it's not clear this severe season has peaked

U.S. flu infections are showing signs of a slight decline, but health officials say it’s not clear that this severe flu season has peaked

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1 week ago UK a ‘long way from end of flu season’, expert warns as he reveals why older people are more susceptible to this year’s outbreak

Flu rates are ‘showing no signs of a drop’ in over-85s, a leading epidemiologist has warned

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1 week ago End of flu season could be 'months away' as health officials issue fresh warning

The UKHSA has issued a fresh warning over the 'unpredictable' virus

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1 week ago Super flu warning as virus ‘bounces back’ after Christmas and New Year

NHS leaders fear a double peak and prolonged flu season as children go back to school after the festive break - which could drive more infections

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2 w. ago Maya Jama finally arrives in South Africa for Love Island All Stars after no

Love Island All Stars host Maya Jama has finally arrived in South Africa for the new season - after admitting she'd been hit with a dose of flu that had 'kicked her a***'

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2 w. ago Weight loss injection users given important flu season advice by UK pharmacist

Weight loss injection users may wish to delay doses if flu makes eating difficult, pharmacist says, but should consult their doctor first

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2 w. ago Warning that flu symptoms are changing as US already suffering worst season in 25 years: ‘We’re really worried what’s to come’

Last year was the deadliest flu season for kids since CDC record-collecting began 20 years ago

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2 w. ago Flu season surged in the US over the holiday and already rivals last winter's harsh epidemic

U.S. flu infections are still surging, and health officials are calling it a severe season that is likely to get worse

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2 w. ago Scientists explain why orange juice tastes bad after you brush your teeth

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.

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2 w. ago US sees spike in flu cases in December, after most severe season since 2018

Not clear whether more people will get the flu this season, but more than 3,100 people have died in last year in USThe United States has seen the number of influenza cases climb significantly in December, coming after the most severe flu season since 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.It’s not yet clear whether there will be an increase in the total number of people who get the flu this season – or whether more people just got it at once in December – but more than 3,100 people died from the virus in the US in the year ending August 2025, according to the latest data from the CDC. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Paramedic calls on everyone to make 3 changes now to ward off flu in January

Cold and flu season continues to blight us here in the UK – but did you know there are some easy steps you can take to prevent yourself from catching one of the winter illnesses

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