Dr. Nirav Shah, former Maine CDC director, taking post at Colby College
Dr. Nirav Shah, Maine’s former CDC director and a top federal health official during the Biden administration, is returning ...
US FDA makes recommendations for influenza vaccines to manufacturers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday made recommendations to vaccine manufacturers for the virus strains to be ...
Deadly flu season: CDC reports more deaths from flu than COVID in recent weekly data
Weekly numbers show that 2% of U.S. deaths for week 5 were due to the flu. COVID was responsible for 1.5% of deaths in the ...
Have the flu or know someone with it? Flu cases surge to highest levels in 15 years, CDC says
Influenza levels in the US are the highest they've been in 15 years amid winter weather and a second wave of the virus.
This college freshman never thought the flu could kill her. Then, she went into sepsis.
Covert, 19, never thought she could face the same fate. She got her flu shot yearly without question. But last ...
Arkansas sees rise in school absenteeism as flu and COVID-19 cases impact public health
Arkansas is experiencing a "moderate" level of influenza-like illness (ILI) activity for Week 10, scoring 6 out of 13, according to ILINet d ...
After canceling meeting of independent advisers, FDA issues 2025-26 flu vaccine recommendations
The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued recommendations for the composition of influenza shots for the ...
White House withdraws vaccine critic Weldon for CDC director
By Ahmed Aboulenein, Julie Steenhuysen and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House withdrew President Donald ...
RFK Jr.’s first month as health secretary: Touting French fries and casting doubts on vaccines
WASHINGTON (AP) — There sat Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s top health official, at a Steak ’n Shake with Fox News host ...
Most Republicans do not believe CDC when it comes to bird flu
Almost 6 in 10 Americans who identify as Republican do not trust the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to ...
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10 Places You’re Most Likely to Catch the Flu, According to Infectious Disease Experts
Flu season is right around the corner—and experts offer insight on where the virus thrives, and how to protect yourself. The ...
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How Long Do Cold and Flu Germs Live on Surfaces?
Cold germs from someone’s nose or cough can live on surfaces for hours to days, depending on many factors. Learn which surfaces to avoid or clean.