With flu season arriving early and NHS leaders encouraging people with symptoms to wear masks in public, a question arises: do masks actually work against the flu? Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...

People visiting healthcare settings on the Isle of Man have been asked to wear a face mask to help stop the spread of respiratory viruses, Manx Care has said. The health body said those entering ...

Plus, what the data says.

Winter is here and so is peak flu season. Historically, flu season outbreaks are the worst between December and February, and this season is no exception to the pattern. The Centers for Disease ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Flu activity is climbing rapidly across South Carolina, with health officials reporting doctor visits for flu-like illness now well above the state’s normal baseline.

It is definitely still worth getting a vaccine. If H1N1 comes around, you can get infected with that one or even a second infection. The season can "extend" by switching infections and that's why ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Newly released data show influenza activity across Virginia improved last week, following a stretch that prompted some local hospitals to require masks for patients showing flu-like ...

Wondering why this year's flu season is so bad? Doctors are urging precaution with the flu vaccine less effective this season.

The department has reminded residents that flu can be particularly dangerous for older adults, young children, pregnant ...

NYC Health Dept. reports flu cases declining, urges continued vigilance and vaccinations, especially for children.