San Mateo reports child influenza death same week that CDC cuts immunization recommendations
The same week the CDC announced cuts to recommendations for vaccines, San Mateo County reported that an unvaccinated…
Bryan Medical Center tracks rise in flu cases
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — At Bryan Medical Center, doctors said they’ve seen a noticeable spike in flu cases…
Philadelphia doctors raise concerns over revised federal guidance for childhood vaccinations
Federal health officials have made big changes to childhood vaccination recommendations, including no longer recommending flu shots for…
Boston reports 2 flu-related child deaths, bringing Mass. total to 4
From Dec. 14-27, Boston saw a 126 percent increase in confirmed flu cases. During the same timeframe, hospitalizations…
Massachusetts reports three pediatric flu deaths: ‘Devastating losses’
Three kids in the Bay State have died from the flu in recent weeks as influenza cases spike,…
The ‘Super Flu’ Is Hitting Kids Hard—and Some Aren’t Surviving
The influenza season is in full swing, and it’s already proving to be deadly for some of the…
What Is the ‘Super Flu’ That Is Spreading in Europe and the United States?
The spread of influenza became more severe this fall, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.…
Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are “pretty worried”
Doctors and scientists say this year’s influenza season could be tougher than usual. A new version of the…
Two Wisconsin children die from respiratory illnesses, DHS confirms | News
MADISON, Wis. — Two Wisconsin children died from respiratory illnesses, the Department of Health Services confirmed Thursday. One…
Emerging ‘Super Flu’ Strain Is Spreading Fast. Here’s What You Need to Know
The flu season is picking up pace, new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows.…