But public health experts say there are ways to protect yourself and those around you from contracting and spreading the flu.

To reduce the odds of catching the flu and colds, experts say consider tried-and-true prevention methods like hand washing and mask wearing.

Influenza levels in the US are the highest they've been in 15 years amid winter weather and a second wave of the virus.

A recent study from Temple University finds a majority of Pennsylvania college students consider themselves educated about ...

Low vaccination rates may be contributing to the spread of flu, but data suggests the number of cases so far this season is ...

Outpatient health care visits for flu-like illnesses are at their highest levels in 15 years, according to data updated ...

So far this season, the CDC estimates there have been at least 24 million flu illnesses, 310,000 hospitalizations and 13,000 ...

Here's what parents need to know about the influenza vaccine for babies and children, plus why it's so important.