More U.S. children have died this flu season than at any time since the swine flu pandemic 15 years ago. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday said 216 pediatric deaths already ...

Flu season takes place in our colder months, so around May to September. That's because our immunity drops in the cold weather, and, people spend more time indoors, where viruses spread more easily.

The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years. One indicator of flu activity is the percentage of doctor’s office visits driven by flu-like ...

Traditionally, flu season peaks around February. Overall, 43 states reported high or very high flu activity last week. Flu was most intense in the South, Southwest and western states.

The 2024–2025 flu season has caused an estimated 24 million cases, 310,000 hospitalizations, and 15,000 deaths so far, the CDC says. According to experts, there’s more to come — this flu ...

While it is possible to get flu twice in one season, if you develop respiratory virus symptoms after already recovering from the flu, it's more likely that you caught a different circulating ...

So far this season, the CDC estimates, there have been at least 24 million flu illnesses, 310,000 hospitalizations and 13,000 deaths — including at least 57 children. Traditionally, flu season ...

Washington state flu season saw 388 deaths, according to the state’s Department of Health. From low vaccination rates to a late surge in cases, here’s why.

Few flu seasons have two peaks, particularly at such high intensities. A notable exception was the 2019–2020 flu season, which had three peaks: 7 percent at week 52, 6.8 percent at week 6, and 6 ...

Here's what could be behind surging flu cases, plus symptoms to watch 02:26. For a second time this season, the flu is surging, with at least 41 states reporting high or very high levels of the virus.

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years. One indicator of flu activity is the percentage of doctor’s office visits ...

So far this season, the CDC estimates, there have been at least 24 million flu illnesses, 310,000 hospitalizations and 13,000 deaths — including at least 57 children. Traditionally, flu season ...