Health Jan 09 Some flu measures decrease, but no clear sign this severe season has peaked By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Health Jan 07 Should you still get the flu shot despite the new strain? Here's why doctors recommend it Although this year’s flu vaccine doesn’t protect as well against the dominant subclade K strain, doctors still say that getting vaccinated is worthwhile. By Grace Abels, PolitiFact
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 Feb 27 Harsh flu season raises concern among health officials about pediatric brain complications 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. By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press
Health Jan 12 Watch 5:00 What to know about this winter's surge of viral illnesses across the country According to the CDC, the number of people going to doctors with illnesses the flu, RSV and COVID is surging. Epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina joins John Yang to discuss why this year’s sick season is hitting Americans hard and what to… By John Yang, Kaisha Young
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
Dec 10 Watch 6:36 Your questions answered about staying safe from COVID, RSV and flu this winter By John Yang, Kaisha Young As we head into the winter holidays, John Yang speaks with epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina about the current state of affairs with COVID, RSV and flu infections, lagging vaccination rates and how to stay healthy this season. Continue watching
Nov 17 The flu is soaring in 7 U.S. states and rising in others, health officials say By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press U.S. health officials say at least seven states are seeing high levels of the flu and that cases are rising in other parts of the country. Continue reading
Oct 01 Watch 6:04 What's behind the messy rollout of this fall's new COVID vaccines By John Yang, Kaisha Young When federal health officials approved new COVID shots in September, doses were expected to be available in pharmacies within days. But two weeks later, many people are having trouble finding the vaccines, and if they do get an appointment, some… Continue watching
Jan 14 Watch 5:01 The connection between cold weather and catching a cold By John Yang, Sarah Clune Hartman New research suggests that cold weather may actually affect the human body's immune response, making us more susceptible to colds, flus and other upper respiratory infections. Dr. Benjamin Bleier, a sinus specialist at Mass Eye and Ear and a senior… Continue watching