As H3N2 flu brings US to its knees, experts warn Canadians, urge them to exercise caution; here’s what you need to know as holiday season endsThe H3N2 flu strain is causing a surge in hospitalizations in the United States, with experts urging Canadians to be cautious. Recent data ...
03 Jan, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
Flu symptoms 2025: New variant fuels surge in cases — here’s what you need to know and what doctors are advisingFlu activity is increasing early across the United States as a new influenza A(H3N2) variant, subclade K, spreads during the holiday season...
16 Dec, 2025, 05.42 PM IST
Is the US sitting on the brink of another brutal flu season? Shutdown significantly disrupts national flu tracking; Influenza is no joke, says Hopkins epidemiologistFlu activity is escalating across the United States, with early surges abroad and a concerning H3N2 K strain raising alarms. A government s...
25 Nov, 2025, 09.45 AM IST
US hasn't seen human bird flu case in 3 months, experts wondering whyHealth officials urge caution about bird flu. Experts are unsure why human cases stopped. H5N1 spread among birds, cows, and people in the ...
19 May, 2025, 12.23 PM IST
Why flu is killing more people in US even more than Covid-19Influenza has surpassed Covid-19 as the deadlier virus in the US this winter, with the CDC reporting over 16,000 flu-related deaths since O...
21 Feb, 2025, 09.59 AM IST
Flu cases surge in the US: 29 million infected — Why this season poses a greater threat than COVID-19This is the worst flu season in the United States in nearly a decade. So far, the country has recorded 29 million flu infections, around 37...
20 Feb, 2025, 12.49 AM IST
Donald Trump’s USAID cuts and missing CDC data: How global health and aid are changingUSAID staff cuts could disrupt aid projects and strain US ties with developing nations. The move has also reportedly halted over 30 clinica...
07 Feb, 2025, 10.35 PM IST
Too many kids are dying from the flu in the US. That can be fixed.Despite a severe flu season, fewer Americans are getting flu shots, particularly children. Only 43% of eligible kids were vaccinated by ear...
19 Jan, 2025, 10.57 AM IST
As US reports first human bird flu death, expert says virus is 'lethal'. Check symptoms, diagnosis and prevention tipsBird flu death in US: US has reported its first human death due to bird flu. Bird flu is a viral infection that spreads in birds, cows and ...
07 Jan, 2025, 05.37 PM IST
Norovirus cases surge in US: What you need to know about the stomach flu? Explained in 10 pointsNorovirus cases in US: Norovirus, often referred to as the stomach flu, has been seeing a surge in the United States. The spike in cases mi...
30 Dec, 2024, 05.48 PM IST
WHO sees 'incredibly low' COVID, flu vaccination rates as cases surgeIn the United States, several European countries, and other parts of the world, there have been reports of rising hospitalizations linked t...
12 Jan, 2024, 11.48 AM IST
New Covid vaccines are on the way as 'Eris' variant risesA new COVID vaccine is due out next month, but health experts and analysts say it is likely to be coolly received even as hospitalizations ...
14 Aug, 2023, 04.26 PM IST
CDC is investigating the outbreak of the meningococcal disease in gay and bisexuals in Florida, here's all you need to know about the diseaseAfter what is being described among the worst outbreaks, CDC is investigating the meningococcal disease in bisexual and gay men in Florida....
24 Jun, 2022, 03.44 PM IST
Delta variant may be as infectious as chickenpox, cause more severe infection, shows studyDelta is more transmissible than the virus that cause the common cold.
30 Jul, 2021, 06.33 PM IST
China clamps down in hidden hunt for coronavirus origins, promoting theories that Covid originated elsewhereThe government is monitoring scientists' findings and mandating that the publication of any research first be approved by a new task force ...
30 Dec, 2020, 04.49 PM IST
US army brought coronavirus pandemic to Wuhan: Chinese diplomatThe first case of Coronavirus was found in Wuhan in China's Hubei province. It is believed that the virus was transmitted to humans from wi...
13 Mar, 2020, 12.25 PM IST
- Google tool to track flu outbreaks
Google, the Internet search engine, has created a new tool that will help track illness, a development that could put in place early warnin...
12 Nov, 2008, 11.54 AM IST