What you need to know about flu treatments as cases spike across the US

As flu cases rise across the U.S., those who end up contracting the virus have treatments available that may help reduce ...

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

Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

New type of flu emerges: What to know about the new K variant of influenza A

As we get deeper into flu season, a new type of the influenza virus has been identified, the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Flu season is hitting kids hard. As the holidays near, older adults are likely next.

A new strain called H3N2 subclade K has emerged, raising concerns that the body may not be able to fight it off as well.
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Flu season is back for Oklahomans, here’s what you need to know

While flu cases are on the rise in Oklahoma, OU Health said it’s not unusual for this time of year. Many of the cases ...

What we know about flu variant A/H3N2 K: The strain behind 90 per cent of cases

Every winter, respiratory viruses, especially influenza, SARS-CoV-2 and RSV, put huge pressure on healthcare systems throughout Europe. In a typical season, flu causes up to 50 million symptomatic ...

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 ...

Flu Is Surging in the US. How Accurate Are At-Home Flu Tests?

A 2022 study estimates that at-home flu tests have a sensitivity of about 63% if the test is performed within 72 hours of ...