Flu continues to spread at high levels, as doctors warn ... - NBC News
Jan 12, 2024 · Dehydration, shortness of breath, high fevers and extreme body aches are sending people to the hospital in the most severe flu cases, doctors say. As many as 40 children and teenagers, including...
Flu off to an early start as CDC warns about potentially severe season
Oct 13, 2022 · Has flu season started? Reports of flu and other respiratory illnesses are higher than what would normally be seen in the U.S. this time of year, the CDC said.
The flu hospitalizes thousands each year, CDC study finds - USA …
Oct 30, 2024 · Seasonal flu may not just peak with fever, cough and a sore throat. Many people, especially seniors and younger children, land in the hospital with severe illness, according to a new study.
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1 day ago · The 1918 flu pandemic killed 50 million people and infected one-fifth of the world’s population. Influenza pandemics also occurred in 1957, 1968 and 2009. “Influenza remains an incredibly dangerous risk to global health,” said Taia Wang, MD, PhD, associate professor of infectious diseases and of microbiology and immunology.
Influenza (Seasonal) - World Health Organization (WHO)
Oct 3, 2023 · Key facts. There are around a billion cases of seasonal influenza annually, including 3–5 million cases of severe illness. It causes 290 000 to 650 000 respiratory deaths annually. Ninety-nine percent of deaths in children under 5 years of age with influenza-related lower respiratory tract infections are in developing countries.
Flu continues to spread across the U.S., infecting millions ... - NBC News
The floodgates have opened on the flu, with millions of people across the U.S. reporting the illness and nearly 3,000 deaths from influenza since the beginning of October, according to the...
What's New | Influenza (Flu) | CDC - Centers for Disease Control …
Jul 26, 2024 · Latest News on Seasonal Flu, Avian and others. Sources Print Share. Influenza (Flu) Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. View All. For Everyone. About. Signs and Symptoms. Causes and Spread. Flu Complications and People at Higher Risk. Prevention. Vaccine Basics.
Flu Returns as Omicron Surges - The New York Times
Dec 22, 2021 · The flu virus, which all but disappeared in early 2020, is once again circulating in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported about 2,500 cases from clinical...
Influenza seasonal - World Health Organization (WHO)
Oct 16, 2024 · Seasonal influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses which circulate in all parts of the world. It is characterized by a sudden onset of fever, cough (usually dry), headache, muscle and joint pain, severe malaise (feeling unwell), sore throat and a …
Flu News & Spotlights | CDC
Flu News & Spotlights. There are ongoing outbreaks of H5N1 bird flu in US wild birds and poultry. The latest information is available on the Avian Flu News & Spotlights page. This page highlights new and noteworthy influenza-related developments and feature stories by influenza season.