Flu season poses its own challenges, with the risk of catching the influenza virus. Added to that are winter emergencies like severe storms, power outages and icy conditions.

The flu outbreak in New Jersey shows no signs of slowing down. Here's how long flu symptoms last, and when will flu season finally be over.

1. The end of flu season is still months away. That means if you haven’t had a flu shot yet, it’s still recommended to get one. The variants circulating this year mean that getting a flu shot ...

According to the state Department of Health Services, 1,021 people throughout Wisconsin were hospitalized during the 2021-22 flu season. That number rose to 3,610 for the 2022-23 flu season and ...

COVID-19 also may cause long-lasting symptoms, unlike the flu or cold, that seem unrelated to the original infection. What's the difference between COVID-19 and the flu? The two illnesses are both ...

The influenza virus, COVID-19 and the common cold are caused by different viruses. Consider getting vaccinated to keep yourself safe, health experts advise. Michigan winter will end within a few weeks ...

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 ...

It’s the height of cold and flu season once again. The latest data from the Ohio Department of Health shows Ohio is experiencing "very high" flu activity. Cases of flu-like illness took a sharp turn ...

Every flu season, hospitals admit thousands due to flu-related illnesses, some of which prove fatal. This is why differentiating between a mild cold and the flu is critical.

Edwin Tan via Getty Images Cold and flu season is in full swing. As the months get colder and folks are indoors more often, these respiratory illnesses often spread in close quarters.