Here are five common myths about avian influenza and the scientific facts you need to know to avoid panic and misinformation ...

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Flu activity has ticked back up slightly in the US, thanks to a very small increase in infections caused by influenza B — viruses distinct from the new subclade K strain that’s been the biggest player ...

Some surveys have shown that nearly 30% of people believe getting a flu shot can actually cause influenza. This belief is likely due to common side effects linked to the vaccine, including headache, ...

CLEVELAND (WJW) – It is the latest version of influenza and it has been hitting hard all across the country. The Influenza A H3N2 virus subclade K represents a change in the basic structure of the ...

A fast-moving influenza strain nicknamed the "Super-K" flu is catching the attention of scientists and health authorities. Subclade K, a branch of the H3N2 influenza family, has appeared much earlier ...

Flu cases in New York and Long Island have dropped for three weeks in a row, but infectious disease experts said the season isn't over yet. Lab-confirmed flu cases statewide were down 40% and ...

Flu cases are ticking down, but experts warn the U.S. isn’t out of the woods yet. Fifteen more children died from the flu in the week ending Jan. 10, bringing the total of pediatric deaths to 32. On ...