New versions of the H5N1 virus are increasingly adept at spreading. Suggestions to either let it rip in poultry or vaccinate the birds could backfire.

To protect children during the cold season, ensure they are warmly dressed in layers, including hats, gloves, and waterproof ...

Moderna said on Monday its influenza vaccine was found to be 26.6% more effective than an approved annual flu shot from GSK ...

Cidara Therapeutics Inc. will meet with the FDA to discuss strongly favorable phase IIb results from its randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase IIb Navigate trial testing CD-388 for the ...

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CAPE TOWN - The winter season in 2025 has brought with it more than just icy cold and rainy conditions. Doctors are reporting a range of flu infections, which include Respiratory Syncytial Virus ...

Among children nationwide who were eligible for flu vaccination and with known vaccine status, 90% of the reported U.S. pediatric flu deaths in the ongoing 2024-2025 season — compared to 82% ...

This might mean fewer symptoms or a milder illness for women. Elsewhere, studies have shown that men are more likely to be hospitalized with the flu, and in some cases, men also have a higher death ...