Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many doctors recommend taking a flu test as soon as you notice symptoms, especially if you're in a high-risk group. - ...

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The CDC counts at least 7.5 million illnesses so far this season As flu season continues to rise across the United States this holiday season, it may be worth considering an at-home test for the ...

December may be a popular month for holidays and celebrations, but it's also notorious for something else: the flu. Flu season — which is commonly considered to run from October to May — hits its peak ...

If it feels like everyone is getting the flu, you're not imagining it. This is shaping up to be another severe flu season. That's why it's important to take advantage of every tool we have to keep the ...

Flu cases and hospitalizations are surging, already breaking last season's records. Here's where activity is highest, what symptoms to watch for and how to protect yourself.

Respiratory viruses are usually most active from October through March, health officials say.

As millions of Americans hit the road or take to the skies for the holidays, another seasonal traveler is picking up speed: influenza. Flu activity is already rising across the country. In the week ...

As millions of Americans hit the road or took to the skies for the holidays, another seasonal traveler is picking up speed: influenza. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that ...