A new Cleveland Clinic study conducted in the United States on the flu vaccine has grabbed vaccine sceptics’ interest, prompting questions and concerns about the vaccine’s safety. “Get the ...

When the seasonal flu strikes, most people expect the familiar lineup of fever, aches and congestion. But for many patients, dizziness emerges as an ...

Virologists across the globe are raising alarms over the spread of the H5N1 avian flu virus, which is now infecting not just birds, but cattle and humans.While the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...

Experts warn about the possibility of a new pandemic in 2025 as the H5N1 bird flu virus spreads across all 50 states, impacting US dairy farms and leading to human infections. Here's what to know.

That occurs when two different influenza viruses, like an avian H5N1 virus and a human seasonal flu virus, simultaneously infect the same host cell and exchange genetic material, giving rise to a new ...

The current flu season saw New York, excluding New York City, report a flu vaccination rate of about 27%, which contributed to the state suffering a record-high number of pediatric flu deaths, at 25.

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen ...