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

The CDC estimated there have been at least 7.5 million illnesses in the U.S., 81,000 hospitalizations and 3,100 deaths from ...

Norovirus cases driven by ultra-contagious variant are surging. And hand sanitizer won't kill it

Norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhea, is surging again. Here's what to expect and ...

30 states are in CDC’s worst tier for flu as ‘super’ variant spreads

New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday shows a massive spike in flu activity ...

New super flu variant: What doctors want you to know

Subclade K has become the dominant form of flu and is slightly different from the virus targeted by this year’s flu vaccine.

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 ...

Flu by state: Where this season’s highly contagious variant is spreading the most

A highly contagious flu mutation called subclade K is sweeping the nation, raising health concerns about vaccine ...
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Flu Spikes Across the U.S. as a Surprise New Virus Variant Drives Up Cases

At least 14 states and Washington, DC, are seeing high and very high levels of flu, mainly caused by a surprise new influenza mutation called subclade K.
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New 'super flu' variant spreads across U.S.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has reduced the number of recommended vaccines for children, including flu ...

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

Much of the concern this flu season is coming from the spread of subclade K, a subtype of influenza A. Similar subtypes have ...