Each year, seasonal flu sickens about 1 billion people worldwide and causes approximately 290,000 to 650,000 respiratory ...

Avian flu strains tend to only affect birds, but the current outbreak has spread to cattle and – in rare cases – people. The ...

The seasonal influenza vaccine is available at public health clinics and through private healthcare providers, including ...

Regular Flu: Seasonal flu symptoms usually include fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle aches, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting and diarrhoea (more common in children).

While most people recover from the flu within days, this fast-mutating virus can lead to serious illness—especially for the elderly, pregnant women, young children, and those with chronic ...

People can also take better care of themselves. At the individual level, most people can vaccinate against the common, seasonal influenza viruses that circulate every year. At first glance this ...

Glenn Phillips never expected to infect his family with the flu when they met for a belated Christmas gathering. “I don’t ...

A record number of influenza cases has been recorded in Australia, jumping 50 per cent from the same period last year. Experts are predicting flu season to come earlier than usual.

Explainer - With the national flu immunisation programme starting on 1 April, there's still a little confusion about what may ...

The viruses that cause seasonal flu and bird flu are distinct but still closely related. Understanding their similarities and differences can help people protect themselves and their loved ones.