With flu cases surging in Illinois as a new and mutated variant rapidly spreads, mitigating spread of those who contract the virus is increasingly important. But how long are you actually contagious ...

The 2025-26 flu season has been brutal, so far. At least 19 million Americans have had it, and it's not over yet. Flu season typically runs through May, so there’s still a good chance of getting the ...

Flu season is here in New Jersey, but other illnesses are in full swing as well. Reported flu cases at the end of December were more than double what they were at the same time last season. In winter ...

It depends on your health status and age. Flu season infects millions each year People are most contagious during first 3-4 days, but this can vary. Air purifiers can help reduce transmission in ...

The U.S. is in the thick of flu season, with many states reporting "moderate to very high activity" of influenza-like illness, according to the CDC. With influenza A (H3N2), or subclade K, making up a ...

CDC data shows flu activity continues to climb across the United States, with most of the season’s cases linked to a newer flu strain, subclade K, reports ABC News. Subclade K is a variant of the H3N2 ...

Influenza rates in North Carolina remain high following the state's first pediatric flu death of the season. Wastewater data shows a sharp spike in flu cases, along with increases in COVID-19 and RSV, ...

Dr. Kiran Joshi, chief operating officer of Cook County Department of Public Health, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the flu. He shares the early signs of the flu, at-home remedies, and how to know if ...

An estimated 11 million people across the U.S. have gotten the flu so far this season. A total of 5,000 deaths have been reported. Here are symptoms to watch for, along with how to tell the difference ...