The US flu season is off to a very early start. It's hitting the South and West now
The U.S. flu season is off to a very early start, and it's quickly intensifying.
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Norovirus No. 1 cause of cruise ship outbreaks for past 30 years, but other pathogens gaining
The gastrointestinal (GI) pathogen norovirus was the leading cause of infectious-disease outbreaks on cruise ships over the past 57 years, but respiratory pathogens such as influenza and SARS-CoV-2 also emerged as important ...
Nov 10, 2026
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Early nicotine exposure alters immune development and worsens later flu infections in mice
Exposure to nicotine during pregnancy and shortly after birth can have a lasting impact on a child's immune system and cause more severe respiratory infections later in life, a new study from researchers at the University ...
Oct 15, 2026
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Flu season is here: Expert explains vaccine safety, effectiveness and why getting vaccinated matters
With flu season upon us, University of Texas at Arlington public health professor Denise Hernandez encourages everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated. "Getting a flu shot is one of the easiest and most effective steps ...
Oct 15, 2026
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Flu season may be starting early; experts say get vaccinated now
Flu season may be getting a head start this year, and experts say that's a good reason not to put off your flu shot.
Oct 7, 2026
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Flu season is near—here's a guide to available vaccines
The number of people sick with flu is starting to increase across the United States, with health authorities warning that in some western regions of the country, the 2026–27 flu season may be off to an early start.
Oct 7, 2026
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Here's why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu
It's October and time for flu shots. Medical experts urge getting a flu vaccination soon, before influenza starts spreading widely—and to get up to date on protection against other fall respiratory viruses, too. Updated COVID-19 ...
Oct 2, 2026
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Does my kid have COVID‑19 or just a cold? A pediatric nurse explains how to tell—and why it matters
Fall and winter mark the peak season for common respiratory infections such as COVID-19; respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV; influenza, better known as the flu; and the common cold. These illnesses often begin with symptoms ...
Sep 18, 2026
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Winter is coming: How vaccines help protect against respiratory illness
August is National Immunization Awareness Month—the perfect time to prepare for the viruses and bacteria that spread each fall and winter.
Aug 14, 2026
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AAP releases influenza vaccine recommendations for all children 6 months and older
Researchers from the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases updated recommendations for the use of influenza vaccines and antiviral medications in the prevention and treatment of influenza in children ...
Aug 10, 2026
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