The U.S. is in peak flu season, as the CDC releases a map of influenza activity across the country. See which states are at the highest risk of flu activity.

Respiratory viruses, like the common cold, have similar symptoms to COVID-19 and the flu. It can be difficult to know the exact cause behind a cough and sneeze or fever, without getting tested.

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. flu season keeps getting worse. For the week ending Nov. 26, 44 states reported high or very high flu activity, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. That ...

5% to 20%-- Percentage of the U.S. population that will get the flu, on average, each year. 100,000 - 700,000 -- Average number of Americans hospitalized each year because of problems with the ...

The map of flu activity across the United States continues to darken, both figuratively and literally, as case numbers spike upward in most states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and … ...

Pictures of Cold & Flu Symptoms, Treatments Parsing the difference between a cold and flu isn't so easy. WebMD's slideshow explains how to tell the difference - and how to treat your symptoms.

Cold or flu, rest should be the first item on your to-do list for at least a few days. Make sure you're up-to-date on flu facts, and try these other tried-and-true tips for putting yourself on the ...

Though symptoms of a cold and the flu are similar, key differences set them apart. The two illnesses develop at different rates, with colds often beginning slowly and the flu taking hold more quickly.

Common colds tend to come on gradually. Flu, on the other hand, is likelier to hit you suddenly—and hard. You might have a slightly elevated temperature with a cold, but it probably won’t hit ...

Stock up on tissues and dig out your thermometer, cold and flu season is back. As fall deepens, common colds and the flu are spreading, but one poke can help protect your health. Here's what to ...

The U.S. is in peak flu season, as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says “seasonal influenza activity remains elevated and continues to increase across the country.” Case counts vary by ...