What to know about the major flu types as respiratory virus season rages on. By Sarah Jacoby | TODAY • Published February 3, 2025 • Updated on February 3, 2025 at 3:37 pm BOOKMARKER ...

The H5N1 bird flu virus has historically extracted a heavy toll when it infects humans, with nearly half of confirmed cases ...

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are four types of ...

A version of the H5N1 bird flu virus known as B3.13 was confirmed in March after being introduced to cattle in late 2023, scientists said. It has infected more than 950 herds in 16 states.

Bird flu, also called H5N1 avian influenza, is a flu virus that causes severe illness and death in all types of birds. The virus now also affects wild and domesticated cats, which can catch bird ...

Flu's deadly toll rises in Michigan as 2 kids die in Kent County, 1 in Macomb County. ... what type of influenza virus sickened them or whether the children was vaccinated.

Influenza viruses are shifty entities. A seemingly ingenious and sneaky way for viruses to make these leaps is by swapping ...

Two types of influenza viruses are responsible for seasonal flu outbreaks: Influenza A and B. Influenza A accounts for around 75 percent of all cases and tends to cause more severe illness in adults.

Yes, unfortunately you may be exposed to a flu virus shortly before getting vaccinated, or because you may be exposed to a type of flu that is not included in the seasonal flu vaccine.