Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is a viral infection that primarily affects birds but can occasionally infect humans. In recent years, the threat of avian influenza has garnered attention due ...

Cold and flu season has arrived, and the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department is providing guidance to help residents stay healthy during peak illness months.

A new mRNA vaccine against the flu has proven itself more effective than existing vaccines in a new clinical trial. The ...

Nothing quite gets under the skin like a young child pointing out the negative impact of your incandescent lightbulbs and idling car, but in the midst of a virulent flu season and the worst ...

Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals a concerning surge in flu cases across the United States. Health officials report a significant increase in both ...

The United States may be headed for a rough flu season, with a virus that causes more severe symptoms than the one last year ...

Because flu viruses change from year to year, it’s important for everyone ages 6 months and older to get vaccinated every fall.