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May 15, 2020

US coronavirus death rate 20-fold greater than influenza: study

The death rate of coronavirus cases each week in the US lends a 20-fold increase over the worst week of seasonal influenza deaths, researchers say.

April 22, 2020

Dr. Nicole Saphier explains why getting a flu shot can help fight coronavirus pandemic

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier told "Your World" Wednesday that getting a flu shot can help fight the coronavirus pandemic in the future, even if the shot does not vaccinate against that particular contagion.

April 21, 2020

Pandemic plan once sought vaccine within 6 months. It could be 18-plus for coronavirus. What happened?

Scientists around the world are working furiously on developing a vaccine to defeat the coronavirus pandemic, but U.S. officials predict it will take a minimum of 12 to 18 months to successfully create one and have it ready for public use.

April 14, 2020

Fifth Harmony alum Lauren Jauregui apologizes after posting anti-vax video: 'I'm not personally anti anything'

Lauren Jauregui apologized after she reportedly shared an anti-vaccination video that suggested the coronavirus was spearheaded by the flu vaccine -- a message that was highly criticized by many on social media.

April 7, 2020

Infectious disease expert warns coronavirus pandemic could be 'the first inning of a 9-inning game'

Dr. Michael Osterholm, an infectious disease expert at the University of Minnesota, told "Tucker Carlson Tonight" on Tuesday that the world will likely be dealing with the coronavirus in some form over the next several months.

March 17, 2020

Are coronavirus precautions lowering flu infection rates?

Are coronavirus precautions lowering flu infection rates?

March 8, 2020

Flu has killed 20K Americans including 136 children so far this season, CDC says

The CDC said that so far this season, 34 million people have gotten the flu, and about 20,000 have died.

March 6, 2020

Dr. Drew Pinsky's message to media: Stop fanning the flames of panic on coronavirus

The media is fanning the flames of panic surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, Dr. Drew Pinsky said Friday.

February 24, 2020

The flu has killed more than 100 kids this year: CDC

More than 100 children have died of the flu this season, according to recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates. 

February 20, 2020

Maine sees first child flu death of season

Maine health officials this week announced the first pediatric flu death in the state for the 2019-2020 season.