Seasonal influenza is not just a minor inconvenience—it can lead to serious health complications, especially in high-risk ...

There are four main types of influenza. Types A, B, and C affect humans, while influenza D mainly affects cattle. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), types A and B ...

Even those vaccinated can still catch influenza. People can protect themselves and others with the "three C's," Hawkins said: cleaning hands and surfaces regularly; covering one's mouth when ...

Most provinces and at least one territory report declines in people getting their flu shot compared to last year, with doctors warning of the strain it could pose to hospitals.

Health officials in the D.C. region say this year’s flu season — with the deaths of six children reported in Maryland and Virginia — has been especially severe.

The state enforces strict biosecurity measures as cases rise, impacting commercial flocks and prompting further precautions.