Whenever we hear the words “epidemic” or worse “pandemic” there’s always an urge to shut ourselves into our safe little homes and not come out until we know it’s safe. But business trips still get ...

DOWNTOWN — As cases of swine flu continue to be reported around the globe, Santa Monica residents are taking appropriate precautions, but are for the most part feeling healthy and safe, they said.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A pharmacist prepares the flu and COVID-19 vaccine at a CVS in Huntington Park. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) Fueled by a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual. A new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, ...

Seasonal flu activity is up across the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.The ...