A highly contagious flu mutation called subclade K is sweeping the nation, raising health concerns about vaccine ...

Changes in the key antigenic regions of H3N2 viruses suggest that the upcoming flu season may require closer attention to ...

At least 14 states and Washington, DC, are seeing high and very high levels of flu, mainly caused by a surprise new influenza ...

Much of the concern this flu season is coming from the spread of subclade K, a subtype of influenza A. Similar subtypes have ...

The death toll and economic damage associated with flu highlight its role as one of the most harmful viruses in history.

A new mutation of influenza is causing an increase in flu cases and hospitalizations in Texas and across the country early in ...

If you have a mild illness like a cold, it’s fine to get a flu shot. If you’re already experiencing flu-like symptoms, like ...

In early December 2024, a group of researchers published an article in the journal Science, entitled “A single mutation in bovine influenza H5N1 hemagglutinin switches specificity to human receptors”.

Combined infection with bird flu and human flu could lead to mutations of new viruses that could have dangerous public health consequences, agencies have warned. This is following the news that ...