The 2024–25 flu shot doesn’t prevent H5N1 bird flu but could play a pivotal role in preventing a pandemic.

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The highly contagious illness has reached its highest levels for this time of year in more than a decade, according to the ...

After a busy holiday season spent with friends and family, millions of Americans find themselves starting the New Year ...

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Emergency room visits with influenza are now "very high" nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday, in this week's update on the winter respiratory virus season.

Dr. Erika Schwartz, founder of "Evolved Science", joins "NewsNation Now" to discuss a CDC report citing 2024 as the worst year for gastrointestinal outbreaks on cruise ships in over a decade. #Norovir ...

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CDC Reports Potentially Troublesome Mutations in Bird Flu Found in Louisiana Patient By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Federal health officials have ...

health officials say. You should also wash your hands with soap and water, clean frequently touched surfaces and avoid close contact with people who are sick. The CDC also has been keeping its eye ...