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Maine sees first child flu death of season

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.

Amid coronavirus, flu outbreaks, here's how to disinfect plane seats

February 20, 2020

Amid coronavirus, flu outbreaks, here's how to disinfect plane seats

Frequent flyers may be especially nervous about getting sick during their travels this year.

Flu claims life of Pennsylvania 2nd grader: ‘Heaven gained an angel,’ mom says

February 18, 2020

Flu claims life of Pennsylvania 2nd grader: ‘Heaven gained an angel,’ mom says

A Pennsylvania boy nicknamed “Smiley” after his infectious grin died early this week from flu-related complications, according to the boy's school and his mother.

Sinus infection or common cold: How to spot the difference

February 5, 2020

Sinus infection or common cold: How to spot the difference

Its cold and flu season, but what’s that mean for sinus infections?

China sees bird flu outbreak near coronavirus epicenter: report

February 3, 2020

China sees bird flu outbreak near coronavirus epicenter: report

As Chinese officials grapple to contain an outbreak of novel coronavirus that’s sickened more than 17,000 people and killed some 361 others, another disease is causing concern: bird flu.

Flu vaccine in pill form on horizon

January 22, 2020

Flu vaccine in pill form on horizon

The oral vaccine is still about five years away from market, but could eliminate many children and adults avoid getting their yearly flu shot.

North Carolina cheerleader dies of septic shock after contracting flu

January 21, 2020

North Carolina cheerleader dies of septic shock after contracting flu

Her grieving parents say she went from complaining about body aches to falling unconscious within 72 hours.

Texas woman, 20, dies from flu after traveling overseas

January 21, 2020

Texas woman, 20, dies from flu after traveling overseas

A 20-year-old Crosby, Texas woman has died from complications related to the flu, her family says.

Why you might catch the flu twice this season

January 20, 2020

Why you might catch the flu twice this season

A second strain of the influenza virus is gaining traction in the U.S.

This year's flu shot doesn't match virus circulating: report

January 15, 2020

This year's flu shot doesn't match virus circulating: report

The strain in the vaccine may still be close enough to offer some protection.