Hopefully, you have already received your seasonal flu vaccine this year. These shots are highly effective at preventing illness, ultimately lowering the spread of the virus throughout the population.

A graduate student at Fred Hutch Cancer Center has produced a near real-time picture of how well the human immune system is ...

TAMPA, Fla. — One week into 2026, the U.S. is ringing in the new year with a surge in flu cases across the nation due to a new variant. That variant, known as “subclade K,” led to early outbreaks in ...

At least 14 states and Washington, DC, are reporting high or very high flu activity. The dominant flu strain, a version of influenza A (H3N2) called subclade K, has multiple mutations that make it ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. WASHINGTON — Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus — and cases are expected ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jesse Pines is an expert in healthcare innovation and wellness. A severe and early flu surge this winter, driven by a dangerous ...

At this point, avian flu H5N1 is thought to have very limited ability to transmit between humans, but a recent case in British Columbia with an unknown source of transmission has piqued the curiosity ...

A new study from the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity shows that seasonal influenza vaccination does more ...

The first human case of H9N2 influenza virus (bird flu) has been reported in Europe. A human infection was recorded by the Italian Ministry of Health on March 25, 2026.