If you’re older, you may get a more severe infection than a younger person would, especially if you have an underlying chronic condition.” While vaccines don’t prevent older adults from getting ...

The overall number of respiratory virus cases in hospital emergency departments dropped last week for the first time in five ...

This is the first case detected since the country begun testing for human metapneumovirus hMPV in January 2025. Kwabena ...

In light of Pope Francis’ pneumonia diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious ...

What are the lasting impacts of RSV, and how can you prevent your infant from getting the infection? Dr. Stephania Cormier is ...

The U.S. has seen earlier and more intense surges of the flu and RSV this year than is typical, pediatrician Dr. Ryan Fulton ...

UPMC said it is requiring anyone who goes inside their health care facilities to wear masks to help prevent the spread of ...

There are some new tools to help this respiratory virus season: over-the-counter tests that can identify whether an illness ...

Michigan's largest health system said Thursday its hospital emergency departments are flooded with people who have flu, COVID ...

Roper Hospital in Charleston saw a 'historic' number of patients this week as flu hit heavily in the SC Lowcountry and sickened people across South Carolina.

It appears RSV and COVID have peaked, but the flu is still rising. The number and rate of positive cases of COVID is notably lower today than it was at this point last year.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of severe respiratory ... Multiple elements of the innate immune system, including diverse innate cell types, various PRRs, and a large array of ...