In the past, the seasonal flu was considered a bothersome condition that resembled the common cold or "fun flu" and was characterized by minor headaches, a mild fever, some body pains, and exhaustion.

It comes as The West Australian this week revealed the number of people in hospital with the flu had more than doubled the same time last year. A Ramsay Health Care WA spokeswoman said the request to ...

Ducks return to a Long Island farm that lost its entire flock to the bird flu Ducks have generally been less prone to serious illness and death than chickens and turkeys.

Ducks return to a Long Island farm that lost its entire flock to the bird flu Ducks have generally been less prone to serious illness and death than chickens and turkeys.

A doctor may advice postponing the flu shot when someone is already sick. However, they will assess on a case-by-case basis. Learn more.

June 18, 2025 at 11:53am BST Around 170 patients have suffered harm as a result of a cyber attack on blood services at London hospitals and GP surgeries, reports suggest. Pathology services ...

South Australian health authorities are urging parents to protect children under five by taking up free flu vaccinations, as the state records a significant spike in flu cases. With fewer than one in ...

It’s not clear what the discussion and vote at next week’s meeting on thimerosal in flu vaccines will entail, and the presenter of the information at the meeting is listed on the agenda as “TBD.” A ...

In short: Australians are being urged to take up influenza and COVID-19 vaccination as the winter flu season begins, especially if they are at increased risk of severe illness. Only a quarter of ...

Mortality and economic contraction during the 1918-1920 Great Influenza Pandemic provide plausible upper bounds for outcomes under the coronavirus (COVID-19). Data for 48 countries imply flu-related ...

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% ...

I'll be back on stage and will see you soon." He signed off "Sir Rod" with a broken heart emoji. It was not immediately clear how long Stewart has been recovering from the flu.