Flu Season

The current decline doesn’t mean flu will recede for the rest of the winter — second surges are common.

The Department of Health and Human Services announced this week that it would be releasing part of its stockpile of antiviral Tamiflu to help combat the flu.

Doctors and other experts say parents have alternatives if they encounter empty store shelves.

California is reporting “very high” flu activity during this year’s holiday season. John Cádiz Klemack reports for NBC4 News on Dec. 6, 2022.

Pharmacists locally say they’re doing all they can to keep shelves stocked with cold medicines. Lauren Coronado reports Dec. 1, 2022.

A wave of three viruses continues to seriously impact the country and there is concern that the aftermath of holiday gatherings will make things even worse. As previously reported, an unusually early surge of RSV has sickened many children and caused long wait times in pediatric hospitals.

The U.S. is experiencing a surge of flu and RSV in children, which could put a heavy burden on the health care system.

Our immunity to the flu virus has waned as people complied with COVID-19 shutdowns and avoided large crowds — meaning it’s important to get your flu shot this year.

Health experts urge parents to vaccinate their children against the flu virus ahead of this year’s Halloween.

It’s cold and flu season again, which means you could be left wondering which virus is causing your symptoms. Here’s what you need to know.

For the first time since the pandemic, many cities will be facing flu season without widespread masking and social distancing. Overseas modeling is predicting a bad season ahead. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC4 News on Oct. 4, 2022.

Doctors have a message for vaccine-weary Americans: Don’t skip your flu shot this fall.

Wondering if you should get your omicron-specific booster and flu shot at the same time? Experts weigh in.

Experts expect a harsher flu season this year. Mekahlo Medina reports for Today in LA on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022.