By 1957, scientists had a significantly more sophisticated understanding of influenza, worrying them that a pandemic similar ...

Over the past 60 years, the influenza virus has continued to drift and shift. In 1968, a shift once again caused a pandemic.

Those who are concerned about the current situation regarding the coronavirus flu should look up the article published by Richard A. Hobday and John W. Cason in the October 2009 “American Journal ...

Flu cases continue to be very high here in Massachusetts according to the latest data and locals are taking precautions.

Dr. James Lederer, chief medical officer for Berkshire Health Systems, says we’re seeing the beginning, not the end, of an ...

With the devastating 1918 pandemic in mind, US health officials saw an outbreak in Asia and swung into action. What happened ...

Evidence suggests that bird flu is widespread in Massachusetts and “likely present even in places where there has not been a ...

Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N9 has been identified in U.S. poultry for the first time, after outbreak at a commercial ...

The United States has confirmed its first case of highly pathogenic H5N9 avian influenza in poultry, following an outbreak at ...

D.W. Field Park, a large park in Brockton and Avon, Massachusetts, was closed on Friday, with officials warning of a potential bird flu outbreak and urging the public not to touch any birds that ...

She uses her experience in medical research to ensure content is accurate. Influenza—commonly known as the flu—is a respiratory virus that can infect people year-round. Flu season, or when ...

Officials say these shows signs of possible avian or bird flu. There was a confirmed case in New London County, Massachusetts. Although the bird flu is not new, officials are warning people who ...