The convergence of multiple flu strains in one animal can allow new virus strains to form—just as they did in past pandemics.

As the days get shorter and the leaves start to turn, another season begins: cold and flu season. Just like the seasons, ...

Mysterious US bird flu case in person without any known contact with an infected animal raises spectre of human-to-human ...

A person in Missouri has been infected with bird flu despite having no immediate known exposure to possibly infected animals ...

While the Missouri patient is only the 14th person in the US to contract the H5N1 Bird Flu this year, at least 196 herds of dairy cows in 14 states have confirmed outbreaks of the virus since the ...

The deaths coincide with drops in vaccinations among children. As of May 11, just over 53% of children between ages 6 months ...

An extensive look at wastewater samples taken across the United States from May to July found traces of the H5N1 bird flu ...

The best way to protect yourself from respiratory diseases like the flu and COVID-19 is to get vaccinated. Some people online are wondering if they can get both shots at the same time. It’s safe to ...

“The best time to get a flu shot is in September or October, but it’s never too late to get vaccinated,” said Jessica Metzger ...

Scientists are racing to understand how a person in Missouri who had no contact with animals became infected with H5 bird flu ...

A growing number of U.S. adults are hesitant to get recommended vaccines this fall, a new survey found. Doctors discuss potential reasons and why it could be concerning.

Dr. Schaffner said the start of October is normally the sweet spot for getting a flu shot. They take around two weeks to ...