Cold and Flu - Page 2

February 19, 2026

Hundreds of wild bird deaths reported across seven counties, prompting park closures

Bird flu suspected in mass goose deaths across seven New Jersey counties. Health experts warn residents to avoid contact with dead birds and to report findings.

February 11, 2026

McConnell released from hospital after health scare, to work from home as key DHS vote looms

Sen. Mitch McConnell was discharged from the hospital after experiencing flu-like symptoms and will work from home this week as Senate faces Friday DHS funding deadline.

February 11, 2026

FDA refuses to review Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application

FDA refuses Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine application, citing inadequate study design, as the company disputes decision, saying it contradicts prior FDA guidance.

February 1, 2026

How long you’re contagious with the flu — and when it’s safe to go out

How long are you contagious with the flu? Experts say you can spread the virus for five to seven days after symptoms start, sometimes longer for children and adults.

January 22, 2026

Can the flu shot actually give you influenza? Doctors set the record straight

Medical experts debunk flu shot myths: vaccines use inactive virus that cannot cause illness. Discover what side effects actually mean for your immunity.

January 21, 2026

CDC reports highest weekly rate of pediatric flu hospitalizations in 15 years

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the surge in pediatric flu deaths and the role of vaccine compliance in the recent measles outbreak.

January 12, 2026

Researchers locked flu patients in a hotel with healthy adults — no one got sick

Groundbreaking flu transmission study reveals zero infections despite close contact between healthy volunteers and flu-positive students for two weeks.

January 5, 2026

Flu hospitalizations hit all-time weekly high in densely populated state, officials warn

New York reports record flu hospitalizations and cases, with a rise of nearly 1,000 in a single week. Health experts urge immediate vaccination as a new variant spreads.

January 2, 2026

Aggressive 'super flu' strain spreads as US flu cases surge nationwide

Dr. Devi Nampiaparampil discusses surging flu cases nationwide, with New York reporting over 71,000 cases in one week. 

January 1, 2026

Catholic influencer's 5-year-old son dies after 11-day flu battle followed by thousands

Paul J. Kim announced his 5-year-old son Micah died after severe flu that turned septic and caused seizures after an 11-day hospital battle documented on social media.