It is National Influenza Vaccination Week. If you haven’t been vaccinated yet, now is a good time to do so, especially since flu season peaks between December and February. “It’s very important to get ...

The U.S. may be heading toward another severe flu season. Doctors are sounding the alarm over a new strain of the virus that’s led to an early surge of cases driven by lagging vaccinations. It’s ...

In the United States, flu season usually occurs in the fall and winter. While influenza viruses spread year-round, flu activity peaks between December and February. The overall health impact — viral ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Flu cases are surging in Massachusetts and nationally, prompting health experts to emphasize the importance of vaccination and preventive measures this holiday season.

It’s flu season, and a local doctor wants you to be prepared and take it seriously. In October, state health officials confirmed Connecticut’s first flu-related death — an adult in their 80s in ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The CDC recently released a new child vaccine schedule and it no longer recommends a number of childhood vaccines that were previously recommended. Despite this, the North ...

ATLANTA — A UCLA study shines a light on the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu, as both infections can increase the risk of serious heart problems. The research finds that ...

Every year, flu vaccines are updated to match the flu viruses expected to circulate. For 2026, the vaccine focuses on several influenza strains that research predicts will be most prevalent. This ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The Kentucky Department for Public Health says respiratory viruses like the flu are starting to hit Kentuckians hard. The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health reports ...