A public health adviser says the winter flu season appears to be kicking off early, as cases spike across the Tasman.

Doctors have warned that record influenza detections between January and March could be an “ominous sign” for winter.

Whitman county reported its first influenza-related death on Monday, according to Whitman County Public Health. That resident ...

Leaders at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ordered staff this week not to release their experts’ assessment ...

dramatically reducing signs of illness and death. A universal flu vaccine could help avoid the variability in effectiveness seen with current seasonal jabs, which is generally around 60% ...

HOLLYWOOD legend Val Kilmer – best known for his roles in Batman Forever and Top Gun – has passed away at the age of 65. The ...

Often skin changes are harmless and clear up on their own, but others can be warning signs of something more serious ...

Police say a display in a NSW shopfront depicting Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and other prominent figures in Nazi uniforms did not breach laws around prohibited symbols.

It's that time of year when flu vaccines are becoming available in Australia. You may have received an email from your GP ...

Kennedy Jr. falsely claiming that vaccines caused the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic known as the Spanish flu. One Facebook ...

Immunizations are vital for all ages, but especially for seniors, since aging can weaken the immune system, making them more ...