Former cricketer Damien Martyn was hospitalized with meningitis, prompting a public health discussion. Neurologist Dr. Sudhir ...

A variant of influenza A, H3N2, is spreading across the U.S., with low vaccination rates contributing to infection rates.

Flu activity is at "high" or "very high" levels in 32 states and jurisdictions, according to the Centers for Disease Control ...

Were you or a loved one sick over the holidays? Here's what to know about new influenza variant and how to stay healthy ...

Indoor-only cats are contracting H5N1, challenging the assumption that only outdoor hunters are at risk. Raw pet food and unpasteurized milk have been identified as significant vectors for viral ...

The array of vaccines that have become widely available to help protect kids against meningitis in recent decades has shifted the epidemiology of the disease. Perhaps the most stark change is evident ...

Flu season is among us, and a new strain has emerged as a major threat. A mutation of influenza A H3N2, called subclade K, has been detected as the culprit in rising global cases, including in the U.S ...

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December may be a popular month for holidays and celebrations, but it's also notorious for something else: the flu. Flu season — which is commonly considered to run from October to May — hits its peak ...

Record case levels may stem from reduced exposure in recent years, leaving population immunity lower than usual. According to the NHS, flu cases have filled the equivalent of more than three hospital ...

A new strain of the flu is causing concerns for the rest of the winter season. The new strain, called subclade K, has made its way to the U.S. after spreading quickly through countries such as the UK, ...