Medically reviewed by Jane Kim, MD The common cold and diseases like influenza are caused by germs called viruses. These ...

Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent influenza. The CDC recommends that everyone over six months of age receive ...

Key tips for avoiding the flu this spring break: Talk with your health care provider about getting your flu shot or visit your local pharmacy, health center or clinic – It’s not too late to get it ...

The flu is a common illness, but it can be serious. By understanding the symptoms, getting vaccinated, and following simple ...

Birds in the United States can be affected by avian flu, also called H5N1 bird flu or avian influenza. But can it affect your ...

Flu continues to circulate in communities across Oklahoma, and with spring break just around the corner, health experts are ...

Boost your immune system with healthy eating, vaccinations, stress management, and exercise. Learn how to keep your immune system strong year-round.

With soaring egg prices and ongoing bird flu headlines, many parents are uncertain about the risks and facts surrounding the ...

In most cases there is low risk to songbirds who visit backyard feeders, but there are precautions to be safe.

You wash your clothes, but when was the last time you washed your gloves? A new study reveals that gloves can carry four ...

In the weeks of runny noses and feverish bodies, “clean” has become a relative term. Half-empty Gatorade bottles swarm the ...

The infected flock out from Dallas County was a backyard flock of mixed species that consisted of 37 birds. Sheila Larson with the Iowa Turkey Federation highlights the toll the virus has taken on ...