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Older adults' immune systems naturally weaken with age, making them more susceptible to COVID-19, influenza (flu) and RSV. Here's what you need to know about these respiratory viruses and why ...

With many weeks left in the 2024-2025 flu season, Dr. Isaac Bogoch shares how to prevent getting sick, and what to do if ...

Previous bird flu outbreaks and decades-old public health infrastructure have led industry to protect the hens used for ...

Influenza is surging in the U.S., with doctor visits for flu symptoms at a 15-year high. Why is this flu season so bad?

Getting the Flu and Then Your Shot May Benefit Immunity Sep. 30, 2024 — Researchers found that natural immunity from previous flu infections has a significant impact on how well future influenza ...

And so flu right now is having more of an impact on our doctors, emergency rooms and hospitals than Covid is.” ...

Symptoms of the flu can include high fever, muscle aches, body pain and headache. But if you’re seeing red flag symptoms like ...

pain or even hospitalization. To help prevent that and to stay as healthy as possible during the winter months, here are ...

Low vaccination rates may also be contributing to this year’s sick season. As of late January, U.S. vaccine uptake was well ...

Bird flu cases are still rising in the U.S. as the virus continues to devastate poultry farms. More than 145 million chickens, ducks, turkeys and other fowl have been slaughtered across the United ...

How likely is flu-related pneumonia to happen to you? What are the symptoms to look out for when they can be similar to those ...