Flu season is among us, and a new strain has emerged as a major threat. A mutation of influenza A H3N2, called subclade K, has been detected as the culprit in rising global cases, including in the U.S ...

This year’s flu season is shaping up to be a nasty one—driven by a new variant of the influenza virus that may be able to slip past our vaccine defenses. A mutated form of the influenza A strain H3N2 ...

Ahead of the holidays, cases in the U.S. are already increasing in most states, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Seasonal influenza activity continues to ...

‘Tis the season… for coughing, muscle aches and fevers. This year, a new strain of influenza, known as influenza A H3N2 or the subclade K variant, according to Fox News, is spreading rapidly across ...

The Stratus variant is fueling COVID-19 cases around the country. Symptoms of the virus look slightly different right now. Here, doctors share what to look out for and how to protect yourself from the ...

The latest data on respiratory illness in the United States shows that shoppers and merry-makers are spreading more than just holiday cheer: They’re also passing around germs. In many cases, it’s a ...

KBIA's Rebecca Smith after receiving both her COVID-19 booster and flu shot in 2021. Flu season is underway, and while cases are still low in Missouri, medical professionals are watching a variant ...

Every year, flu season in North America starts to peak around the holiday season. But this year, doctors and researchers are especially worried. “We will have a significant flu season this year, and ...

Flu season is among us, and a new strain has emerged as a major threat. Influenza A H3N2, or the subclade K variant, has been detected as the culprit in rising global cases, including in the U.S. In ...

Every winter, respiratory viruses, especially influenza, SARS-CoV-2 and RSV, put huge pressure on healthcare systems throughout Europe. In a typical season, flu causes up to 50 million symptomatic ...

Studies show that Delta replicates more quickly and generates more virus particles than other variants, but vaccines still protect against serious infections. The secret to Delta’s success is the ease ...