Influenza, often called the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness that spreads every year around the world. It is caused ...

A rise in human metapneumovirus is causing concern in New Jersey, mimicking cold symptoms but posing risks for infants and seniors. Health experts stress hygiene and staying home when sick.

In addition to grappling with a brutal heat wave, Northern Californians are now facing another common enemy: norovirus. The ...

Updates on issues of interest to the agricultural community and the public.

Emergency room visits and hospitalizations for acute respiratory illness in Clark County peaked in February but remain high.

First discovered in 2001, HMPV is similar to respiratory syncytial virus, although it’s a separate virus, according to the ...

Experts are closely monitoring the marine animals, flagging mortalities and advising beach visitors to take extra precautions ...

You already know about fevers, chills and coughs, but this issue may also occur with a flu B infection.

Health officials warn that Kenya is facing a significant rise in the number of Influenza cases, a spike that has prompted the ...

H3N2, a highly contagious subtype of the influenza A virus, is a formidable respiratory pathogen. It spreads rapidly through airborne droplets, meaning a simple cough, sneeze, or conversation in a ...

Symptoms of HMPV usually overlap with those of other respiratory viruses and can include cough, fever, nasal congestion, and ...

A long-running debate in vaccine design revolves around whether a vaccine should be optimized to prevent the virus from ...