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Flu season was one of the deadliest for US children

Flu is a contagious respiratory illness, spread by a virus.

June 08, 2018 04:47 PM EDT

Science

CDC: Parents of young children need to be vigilant of 2nd wave of flu virus -- B strain

The CDC recommends anyone who hasn't gotten their flu shot yet to do so now.

March 28, 2018 08:15 AM EDT

Nation

Want to avoid the flu while flying? Try a window seat

A new study says that spot can help people avoid others who are infectious.

March 21, 2018 10:44 AM EDT

Science

Ohio woman treats cold symptoms, ends up with liver transplant

Stephanie Soriano is a busy mother who just wanted to get rid of the flu.

March 18, 2018 11:59 AM EDT

Nation

119 children have now died from flu, but many states finally report less activity

Five more children died during the last reporting period concerning this year's flu season.

March 09, 2018 12:05 PM EST

Nation

Flu Update: 114 pediatric deaths but some positive signs overall

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) reports 17 more children have died due to the flu, bringing the total to 114 pediatric deaths this season.

March 02, 2018 02:42 PM EST

Science

It's OK to use nasal spray flu vaccine again, US panel says

FluMist is the only spray-in-the-nose vaccine on the market.

February 22, 2018 09:28 AM EST

Nation

84 children have now died in the US due to flu after week that claimed 22 lives

Forty-three states continue to report elevated influenza-like illness (ILI) activity.

February 16, 2018 11:51 AM EST

Science

Flu shot only 36 percent effective, making bad year worse

The flu vaccine is doing a poor job protecting older Americans and others against the bug

February 15, 2018 02:47 PM EST

Nation

Texas teacher dies from flu after deeming medication too expensive: report

Heather Holland decided not to pay a $116 co-pay for a medication prescribed to her.

February 12, 2018 01:11 PM EST

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