We spoke with the Jackson-Madison County Health Department for advice on how parents can lower the risk of their child being ...

Spanish flu pandemic was caused by a particularly virulent strain of influenza virus. It infected 500 million people, caused ...

That’s important to see if you need one of the medicines that can help prevent severe illness: Paxlovid for COVID-19 and Tamiflu for flu. Above all, if you’re symptomatic, stay at home to keep ...

Getting your annual flu shot is one of the best ways to prevent the flu. Why Does Flu Season Peak in the Fall and Winter? The exact timing of when flu season begins and ends depends on where you ...

While bird flu concerns are increasing across the country, the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has been protecting its flock from ...

Americans are in the throes of flu season in large swaths of ... Simple steps to prevent germs from spreading go a long way. Frequent hand-washing, with soap and water, is a start, as is covering ...

Encourage family members to do the same to stay well and prevent the spread of flu. If you're sick with flu, wash your hands after you touch your face, mouth, or nose to limit how much you spread ...

The flu, RSV and norovirus have been spreading in the Summit County community this winter, according to the county health department. Rates of flu and RSV, which are both respiratory illnesses ...

Dr. Kang adds to this, saying, “Flu shots reduce the severity of the flu for people, prevent hospitalizations and deaths, and reduce the number of people who get the flu.” If you haven’t ...

With the bird flu, there are already ... It’s a creative and fiscally responsible way to boost public health infrastructure, lessen the risk of transmission, and avoid job closures.

State officials are warning flock-owners in Connecticut that they should take precautions, including limiting traffic on their property, to prevent the spread of the avian flu. H5N1, also known ...