According to the CDC, frequent handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is essential in preventing infections.

Flu season is in full swing, and the rising number of illnesses has closed some schools temporarily, and forced others into ...

Cold and flu season is in full swing. As the months get colder and folks are indoors more often, these respiratory illnesses ...

Avian influenza is continuing to plague poultry and dairy farming operations, and with the virus spreading across the country ...

It’s that time of the year for sickness in the air. Ashley Deverell is the Infectious Disease Director for the North Georgia ...

Koffarnus said the best form of protection during flu season is a flu vaccine but he said flu vaccination numbers have been going down every year for the past five years. He said it’s also important ...

Florida experiences "very high" flu activity, causing public health concerns and prompting calls for vaccinations and early ...

Newswatch 16's Kerry Kearns spoke with a doctor about bird flu and steps you can take to help prevent it. PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Cases of bird flu, or avian flu, are rising in parts of the country. The ...

Florida is currently experiencing a significant surge in influenza cases, with the state categorized among those with "very ...

Gastrointestinal illnesses, including noroviruses, are on the upswing this winter. Although cruises account for fewer than 1% ...

Influenza is surging in the U.S., with doctor visits for flu symptoms at a 15-year high. Why is this flu season so bad? Doctors discuss flu trends and prevention.

Schools around the U.S. are closing due to surges of flu and other illnesses which are sickening students and staff. Here's ...