The flu is making a strong comeback this season. The CDC has labeled the 2025-26 flu season as "moderately severe. " This is a big jump from last year's numbers. So far, there have been at least 11 million illnesses, 120, 000 hospitalizations, and 5, 000 deaths. Last year, the numbers were much lowe
The U. S. has made some big changes to its childhood vaccine schedule. Starting now, four vaccines won't be on the standard list. Instead, parents and doctors will decide together if kids need them. These vaccines are for rotavirus, flu, meningococcal disease, and hepatitis A. This isn't the usual
The flu is spreading fast across the United States. Recent data shows that more people are visiting doctors with flu-like symptoms than ever before. This is the highest rate recorded since 1997. Flu-like symptoms include fever, cough, and sore throat. Most of these visits are from kids and young ad
Flu cases in the U. S. have shot up over the holidays, and experts are warning that this season might be particularly tough. Recent data shows that flu activity is already worse than last winter's severe outbreak in many ways. COVID-19 cases are also rising, but they're still not as common as flu ca
The U. S. is facing a serious measles problem. In 2025, there were over 2, 000 cases. That's the highest number in many years. The last time it was this bad was in 1992. Back then, kids didn't get two doses of the MMR vaccine like they do now. Measles is super contagious. But vaccines help control
Evangeline Lilly, the actress known for her roles in Lost, The Hobbit, and Ant-Man, recently shared a personal health update on Instagram. She revealed that she has been dealing with brain damage following a fall in Hawaii last year. Lilly's post was a mix of gratitude and concern, as she acknowledg
HPV is a common virus that many people don't understand well. A study looked at female nursing students in Saudi Arabia. These students are future healthcare workers. The study wanted to see what they know and think about HPV and its vaccine. The students knew HPV is a virus. They also knew it can
People's choices about COVID-19 vaccines were heavily influenced by fear and distrust. As vaccines rolled out in Italy during the third wave of the pandemic, many people's decisions were not just about health. They were shaped by deeper psychological factors. Researchers wanted to understand why so
State lawmakers are back at work, and colleges might be in for some big changes. Here are six key issues they will likely tackle this year. First up, diversity policies are under fire. More states might ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at public universities. These bans could aff
The U. S. is seeing a sharp increase in flu cases, thanks to a new variant called subclade K. This variant first showed up in places like the U. K. , Japan, and Canada. The CDC reports that over half of the states are now experiencing high or very high levels of flu activity. So far this season, th
