Health Jan 09 Some flu measures decrease, but no clear sign this severe season has peaked By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Health Jan 05 Flu season already rivals last winter's harsh epidemic U.S. flu infections surged over the holidays, and health officials are calling it a severe season that is likely to get worse. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Health Jan 02 Watch 7:29 Why the flu season is so bad and how you can protect yourself We are entering peak flu season, and a new variant known as subclade k is spreading quickly across the country, driving a sharp rise in illness and hospitalizations. Public health officials say this current wave may last for weeks to… By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Azhar Merchant
Health May 03 Watch 4:37 How vaccine hesitancy may be driving a spike in pediatric flu deaths The CDC reported 12 seasonal flu-related deaths of children this week, bringing the total number of pediatric flu deaths this season to 216 — the most in 15 years. Experts say one reason for this new record could be the… By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Juliet Fuisz
Health May 02 216 children have died from flu this season, CDC reports More U.S. children have died this flu season than at any time since the swine flu pandemic 15 years ago, according to a federal report released Friday. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Feb 27 Watch 6:45 Health officials concerned as FDA cancels meeting to update flu vaccines By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas The FDA canceled a critical meeting of flu vaccine experts where officials decide which strains to target in the next vaccine. It comes amid one of the worst flu seasons in 15 years, according to the CDC. Geoff Bennett discussed… Continue watching
Feb 27 Harsh flu season raises concern among health officials about pediatric brain complications By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press This year’s harsh flu season – the most intense in 15 years – has federal health officials trying to understand if it sparked an increase in a rare but life-threatening brain complication in children. Continue reading
Feb 07 U.S. facing most intense flu season in at least 15 years By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press 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 2009-2010. Continue reading
Dec 24 Bill Clinton released from hospital after being treated for flu By Associated Press The 78-year-old Democrat was admitted on Monday afternoon with a fever. Continue reading
Dec 20 Flu cases surge in parts of the U.S. as vaccine rates for children drop compared to last year By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Thirteen states reported high or very high levels of flu-like illness last week, about double from the week before. Continue reading