FLU SEASON

The current decline doesn’t mean flu will recede for the rest of the winter — second surges are common.

The Department of Health and Human Services announced this week that it would be releasing part of its stockpile of antiviral Tamiflu to help combat the flu.

Doctors and other experts say parents have alternatives if they encounter empty store shelves.

The U.S. is experiencing a surge of flu and RSV in children, which could put a heavy burden on the health care system.

Are you concerned about your child getting RSV, the flu, or COVID-19 this winter? Dr. Scott Hadland of Mass General for Children shares a few ways to keep your family safe from respiratory illnesses this season.

Dr. Scott Hadland offers ways to prepare for the winter season when it comes to RSV, COVID 19, and the flu to keep your kids healthy.

Flu season has begun and with doctors predicting a severe one, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health is encouraging everyone eligible to get a flu shot. Doctors are concerned that the combination of flu and COVID-19 cases could cause stress on the health system this winter. “It’s important that everybody over the age of 6 months get a flu vaccine…

It’s cold and flu season again, which means you could be left wondering which virus is causing your symptoms. Here’s what you need to know.

There is growing concern that this year’s flu season has the potential to be severe. Health experts said it is hard to predict just how bad it could be, but they are worried more people are skipping the flu shot. According to a survey conducted by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, only 49% of adults said they plan on…

Doctors have a message for vaccine-weary Americans: Don’t skip your flu shot this fall.

Wondering if you should get your omicron-specific booster and flu shot at the same time? Experts weigh in.

Experts are warning this year’s flu season could be severe, after a tough year for flu in the Southern Hemisphere.

Doctors say vaccinations in children have dropped since the start of the pandemic.

Maine officials are urging people to be aware of late season influenza after a child in the state died of flu. According to a media release published Tuesday afternoon, the child died of the Influenza A strain and was the first pediatric fatality attributed to influenza in Maine’s 2021-2022 flu season. The news release did not state the age...

Maine officials said the child died of the Influenza A strain and was the first pediatric fatality attributed to influenza in Maine’s 2021-2022 flu season.