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CDC lists Texas as 'VERY HIGH' for flu-like illnesses, cases rising

  • Dec 30, 2025

Nearly 5 million flu illnesses reported: CDC

  • Dec 20, 2025
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Flu concerns grow in US as UK cases rise

  • Dec 8, 2025
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How to protect kids amid new subclade K flu strain

  • Nov 24, 2025

CDC panel votes against flu shots with thimerosal

  • Jun 26, 2025

At-home nasal spray flu vaccine to be available in fall of 2025

  • Sep 20, 2024

Why it's important to get new COVID-19 and flu vaccines every year

  • Aug 6, 2024

2nd human case of bird flu confirmed in Michigan, 3 total in US

  • May 30, 2024

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2nd human case of bird flu confirmed in Michigan: Health officials

It comes after the first human case of bird flu was identified in Texas last month and also linked to cattle.

  • May 22, 2024
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How to avoid the 'tripledemic' of RSV, COVID-19, flu

Here's what we know about the tripledemic and healthy habits to avoid catching respiratory illnesses this season.

  • Jan 5, 2024
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Should you (still) wear a face mask when you travel? Medical expert weighs in

When it comes to holiday travel, there's a question many are mulling over -- should you still wear face masks?

  • Dec 19, 2023
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230,000 more doses of new RSV immunization for babies are on the way, White House says

More hard-to-find doses of Beyfortus, the new immunization against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for infants, will be available in January, the White House says.

  • Dec 15, 2023
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RSV, flu and COVID-19: How can you tell the difference? Doctor explains

Health workers are preparing for a possible "tripledemic" of flu, COVID-19, and RSV this holiday season. Here's how to tell the difference.

  • Dec 12, 2023