Influenza, Cold and Flu

A panel that advises government health officials said Wednesday the flu vaccine nasal spray is safe for children as young as 2.

This year may be a record year in the spread of influenza, and according to researchers, low temperatures and low humidity are to blame.

Doctors urge U.S. to bolster child protection in nation's pandemic plans

PORTLAND, Ore. — Flu season is almost here, and a new study finds that skipping that annual flu shot could have serious consequences for older people.

Virus still has not transformed into pandemic strain, researchers say

Doctors should be careful not to overprescribe leading antiviral

Approval increases available doses to record level

Handheld machine identifies virus from throat swab in less than 30 minutes

Research tools ID ‘monster-sized&8217; bugs, spur efforts to grasp ties to ills

If you can't remember vaccinations, you might benefit from a booster