What you need to know about the 2011-2012 Flu Vaccination Influenza, of the "flu," is an extremely contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza A or B viruses. The flu virus attacks the body by spreading through
CDC: 2 sickened by new swine flu strain Health officials say a novel strain of swine flu has sickened two children in Pennsylvania and Indiana.
Some kids may need 1 flu shot this year Some children who would normally need two flu vaccines, only need one dose this year, IF they got vaccinated last year. Usually, children between the ages of 6
Florida reports swine flu death Florida health officials say an 80-year-old woman has died after contracting the swine flu
Get flu shot or be fired, hospital says Some employees at a Traverse City, Michigan hospital are upset over a demand that they roll up their sleeves for flu shots
UN warns of bird flu resurgence The United Nations warned Monday of a possible resurgence of the deadly bird flu virus, saying wild bird migrations had brought it back to previously
Is it too early to get the flu vaccine? In the United States, flu season may start as early as October and last through May
New flu vaccine approved by FDA The Food and Drug Administration said Monday it has approved the new flu vaccine for the season beginning this year.