Is there any point in getting a flu shot that's mismatched to the virus? Here’s what the science says

Some scientists say this year's flu shot isn't well matched to a key strain that could spread widely in the months ahead. So, ...
Forbes

Influenza Viruses: What’s In A Name?

VIVIAN, LA - DECEMBER 12: With a temperature of 103.8, Asa Moore, 6, of Vivian, Louisiana is examined by John Messier, a physician's assistant, at the North Caddo Surgical and Medical Center for ...

Doctors Warn of New Mutated Flu Strain Causing Severe Illness Across the Globe

There are reports of this strain of the flu causing more severe illness, and early data suggest that protection against the ...

New flu virus mutation could see 'worst season in a decade'

A seasonal flu virus suddenly mutated in the summer. It appears to evade some of our immunity, has kick-started a flu season ...

Where are Europeans most and least likely to get the flu vaccine?

But in many countries, immunisation rates were far below target levels in the last flu season, according to new data from the ...
Yahoo

The symptoms of influenza A and B can be identical, experts say. Here's what to know

It's flu season right now, and the U.S. is in the midst of a wave that's straining hospitals. But not all influenza is the same. There are some notable differences between flu A and flu B ...