Japan’s health authorities have declared an influenza epidemic, with thousands of people infected with the respiratory virus.

Dr. Leah Rappaport said the goal is not to eliminate viruses, but to help children handle them safely and recover well.

Flu season kicks off in October. How bad will it be? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers its prediction.

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In the US, the flu season starts in October and can go until early spring, with cases peaking in February.

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Infectious disease experts say it's too soon to precisely predict how severe this year's major respiratory infections will be ...

If you have commercial insurance, you may be able to get FluMist delivered to your home. You may only need to pay an $8.99 ...

Japan faces a nationwide epidemic, with over 4,000 people hospitalised with influenza. The outbreak has already forced ...

I love being able to pop into a pharmacy for a flu shot, but now the ability to get flu shots by mail has made the process ...

Arizona had a massive flu season last fall and winter, with 75,000 cases — more than double what is typical in the state.