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As California declares a state of emergency over bird flu, here is what scientists are saying about the dangers of the virus.
The spread of bird flu continues to trouble scientists. They say there is no indication that the U.S. has the outbreak under control. And now, a more concerning version of the virus has cropped up.
As the flu spreads rapidly, Kaitlyn Covert, 19, is begging people to get their flu shot after the virus nearly killed her.
Dangerous, Deadly — and Preventable: It’s Time to Get Vaccinated Against the Flu Looking out for your family’s health is a full-time job, especially during influenza (flu) season.
Kaitlyn Covert’s cousin died from the flu at age 4 — a few years before Covert was born. Growing up, her family adamantly warned others about the dangers of the flu. Covert, 19, never thought ...
County health officials are urging people to get vaccinated after announcing three teenagers have died from the flu this season.
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.
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 ...
A new CDC report shows an outbreak of bird flu among U.S. dairy and poultry workers, renewing concerns among dogwalkers and hikers in Massachusetts about how safe it is to be outdoors.
Confronting the Dangers of Silent Spread Is Necessary to Prevent Future Pandemics We need targeted public health interventions to reduce transmission from asymptomatically infected individuals.