Though hospitalizations and other markers trended lower, the CDC received reports of 17 more pediatric flu deaths.

Thus, a type A virus isolated in 1995 in Memphis Tennessee ... In 1940, a second strain of influenza virus was isolated; this was named influenza B and the first strain was named influenza A.

H5N1 influenza is evolving rapidly, weakening the effectiveness of existing antibodies and increasing its potential threat to ...

It is the third straight season, and fifth in the past eight, that the county has reported a record-high number of flu cases.

The recommendations were made following a meeting that included experts from the FDA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Department of Defense.

Is it possible to get the flu twice in the same season? Experts share who is more likely to get reinfected and how to stay safe during this severe flu season.

Despite variations by age group and influenza virus type, the 2023-2024 influenza vaccine was protective against outpatient illness in pediatric and adult patients.

To maintain vaccine efficacy, WHO regularly updates influenza vaccine strains based on global epidemiological, virological, ...

Wisconsin has seen one of its worst flu seasons in the past decade. Here's what DHS data says about cases statewide.

They found that a specific type of immune cell, called T follicular helper cells, indirectly controls the anti-influenza response. ... Aug. 19, 2024 — The avian influenza virus needs to mutate ...