The flu season is shaping up to be a bad one this year. Here are some tips on how to avoid getting sick over the holidays.

If you haven't gotten your annual flu shot yet, there is still time. Infections are expected to surge nationwide among ...

Beyond getting vaccinated against the flu, you can take a number of simple precautions to reduce your chances of catching the ...

It is peak cold and flu season, and this year’s influenza virus strain is making it a season to remember. 90% of flu cases this year are tied to influenza A strain, which has undergone several ...

One clue that you may have the flu is how quickly the symptoms manifest. While the common cold may develop gradually, with a ...

Janelle Turner, a communicable disease nurse at Polk County Public Health, spoke with Local 5 about how flu season looks so ...

There’s no guarantee that you won’t be one of the millions of people to get the flu this year. But there are simple steps you ...

There are four infections that experts expect to start increasing during winter: colds, influenza, COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV. All four fall under what are called influenza-like ...

A South Carolina has died due to the flu. Here's what to know about the latest variant and why it is different.

While vaccines may not fully protect everyone, public health experts say they’re still proven to help prevent serious illness ...

Hospitals and clinics face increased flu cases this season, with holiday gatherings amplifying the spread. Experts advise on ...

Plenty of people – about 1 in 3, according to some studies — feel bad for a day or two after they get a flu shot. The most common symptoms include headaches, muscle aches, fatigue and fever, all of ...