This year’s flu season is shaping up to be a nasty one—driven by a new variant of the influenza virus that may be able to slip past our vaccine defenses. A mutated form of the influenza A strain H3N2 ...

Flu season is among us, and a new strain has emerged as a major threat. A mutation of influenza A H3N2, called subclade K, has been detected as the culprit in rising global cases, including in the U.S ...

Here’s what to know about the dominant version of the virus that’s circulating now. By Dani Blum The flu constantly morphs and mutates. Often, it surprises researchers a little. This year, the virus ...

Flu season in America is underway with a new variant called subclade K, recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data shows. In the week ending December 6, the first full week after ...

A new version of the common flu is spreading globally, and health officials are monitoring this evolving strain of influenza A(H3N3) Subclade K, which has been increasingly detected worldwide.

(WXYZ) — In today’s Health Alert, flu season is officially underway, with doctor visits for fever and cough climbing fast. A new flu variant is now the dominant ...

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The latest data on respiratory illness in the United States shows that shoppers and merry-makers are spreading more than just holiday cheer: They’re also passing around germs. In many cases, it’s a ...

Early estimates cited by the World Health Organization suggest that seasonal influenza vaccines continue to protect against severe illness and hospitalization in both children and adults. iStock A new ...

At least 14 states and Washington, DC, are reporting high or very high flu activity. The dominant flu strain, a version of influenza A (H3N2) called subclade K, has multiple mutations that make it ...

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Flu season has taken off nationwide, with cases rising rapidly in some parts of the country over the past few weeks. “We’ve seen sustained, elevated activity across multiple key indicators in many ...