Miami Herald

There’s a new flu variant circulating this year. Here are 5 takeaways

As flu cases rise across Florida and the U.S., a new variant, known as subclade K, is causing concern among health experts. This variant of the influenza A strain H3N2 is contributing to a severe flu ...
NBC Chicago

Some flu symptoms are changing as a new variant spreads rapidly. What to expect

A new flu variant fueling a fast-paced rise in cases across the state has brought with it some symptoms unlike those many have come to associate with the virus. As cases reach "very high" levels in ...
STAT

Genetic variant appears to protect some people against certain blood cancers

Angus Chen covers all issues broadly related to cancer including drugs, policy, science, and equity. He joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at NPR and NPR affiliate stations. His ...
Boston Herald

Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here’s what to know

WASHINGTON (AP) — Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus — and cases are expected to keep growing with holiday travel. That variant, known as “subclade K,” led to ...
The Hill

Is it too late to get a flu shot against the ‘super’ K variant?

(NEXSTAR) – The flu virus is already hitting hard this season as a new variant spreads rapidly, but it’s not too late to protect yourself, experts say. Much of the concern this flu season is coming ...
Scientific American

Harsh Flu Season May Be Driven by New Variant K

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 ...
Reuters

Greece, Israel and Cyprus to step up joint exercises in eastern Mediterranean

ATHENS, Dec 29 - Greece, Israel and Cyprus will step up joint air and naval exercises in the eastern Mediterranean in 2026, deepening their defence cooperation, Greek military officials and a senior ...
The Hill

‘Super flu’ cases rising across US: What to know

The “super flu” is a variant of influenza A H3N2 called subclade K. In the past, H3N2 influenza has been more severe and taken longer to recover from. According to the Centers for Disease Control and ...
Portland Press Herald

Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here’s what to know

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Asheville Citizen-Times

New 'super flu' strain is spreading. Here's what that means in NC

A new flu strain, a variant of influenza A called H3N2, is spreading across the nation. The CDC estimates millions of illnesses and thousands of deaths from the flu so far this season. While the ...
ABC7 San Francisco

Health officials explain why 'Super K' flu variant can lead to severe illness

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Hospitals in the Bay Area are reporting more "influenza-like illness," pointing to a mutation in the strain. "There is this mutation seen in this H3N2 which is why it's gotten ...