If you’ve come down with the flu, you’re probably wondering how long you’ll have to live with the unpleasant symptoms, like a fever, achiness, fatigue, stuffy nose, and everything else that comes with ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

That tickle in your throat or runny nose may be much more than a common cold; it could be the flu (or worse, COVID-19), any of which could derail your Christmas and New Year's Eve plans. Common cold, ...

Influenza, commonly called the flu, is a respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus. It is contagious, which means it passes easily from one person to another. Although influenza viruses can ...

With the measles outbreak in Redding, influenza spiking in California this winter and COVID-19 now a seasonal threat, people may wonder what’s the difference? All three diseases can make you feel ...