In a breakthrough for influenza research, scientists have discovered immune cells that can recognize influenza (flu) viruses ...

In 1918, a strain of influenza known as Spanish flu caused a global pandemic, spreading rapidly and killing indiscriminately.

from the 1918 Spanish flu to the latest 2024 H5N1 strains. The University of Melbourne’s Dr Oanh Nguyen, Senior Research Fellow at the Doherty Institute and co-author of the study, explained the ...

East Tennessee State University researchers have examined the devastating effects of the 1918 Spanish flu in Appalachia, uncovering lessons that resonate in the wake of COVID-19.

(NEXSTAR) – Influenza cases continue to mount with the virus reaching activity levels in the U.S. not seen for the last 15 years, according to the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention.

The flu is walloping every corner of Massachusetts in an unusual second surge of the season, with people reporting flu-like symptoms at rates higher than any other winter peak since before COVID ...

One indicator of flu activity is the percentage of doctor’s office visits driven by flu-like symptoms. Last week, that number was clearly higher than the peak of any winter flu season since 2009 ...

1:53 Bird flu cases concern disease experts as seasonal influenza numbers soar This is because if the viruses mix, it could give rise to a highly-contagious and deadly new pathogen, sparking fears ...

They found that three of them had antibodies for the H5N1 bird flu virus in their blood. However, none of the infected vets recalled having any symptoms — including conjunctivitis, or pink eye ...

Influenza levels in the United States are the highest they've been in 15 years as winter weather persists and the second wave of the virus causes more and more infections, according to the Centers ...