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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Over 160,000 people this season have landed in the hospital from flu complications, CDC estimates. More than 6,600 have died. Here's the symptoms.

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 ...

CDC warns drop in vaccinations may be tied to rise in pediatric flu deaths 02:24. When should you get your flu shot?. Flu season typically starts in December and peaks in February, so the "optimal ...

The flu vaccine used in the US in 2019-2020 was 39% effective, but the one used in the 2004-2005 flu season was only 10% effective. “It’s not a bad idea, ...

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 ...

Health officials recommend getting a flu shot as cold and flu season begins this fall. Here's what to know about the illnesses. News Sports Autos Entertainment Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals.

Influenza—commonly known as the flu—is a respiratory virus that can infect people year-round. Flu season, or when there's an uptick in cases, is usually during the fall and winter months in ...