Influenza

Is the coronavirus outbreak as bad as SARS or the 2009 influenza pandemic?

Influenza B is the dominant flu strain for first time in almost 30 years, CDC says

Influenza B is dominant strain this flu season

The most germ-infested places you encounter – and how to stay healthy

common places for germs

Canine influenza outbreak forces Monmouth County SPCA to temporarily close

Monmouth County SPCA canine influenza

CDC: At least 1,300 people have died from the flu so far this season

Early flu season complications Pennsyvlania

Flu season is off to an early start, health officials say

Flu Season Widespread Pennsylvania

Why antibiotics don't work for the flu and common cold

Antibiotics influenza cold virus bacteria

Here's why the flu shot can't give you the flu

Hundreds to parade up Broad Street in honor of 1918 flu victims

Spanish influenza

Saying another flu pandemic inevitable, WHO launches global strategy

When the flu turns grave, Penn Lung Rescue Team flies into action

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4 New Jersey schools in one district close again for flu outbreak

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New Jersey hospitals restrict visitors in effort to limit spread of flu

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Children's Health

First flu-related pediatric death of the season confirmed in New Jersey

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Influenza now widespread in Pennsylvania, New Jersey

Here's how to avoid getting sick during your holiday flight

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Wilmington health care network to administer over 11,000 employee flu shots

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In 1918, Philadelphia was in 'the grippe' of misery and suffering

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100 years ago, 'Spanish flu' shut down Philadelphia – and wiped out thousands

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CDC says get a flu shot before the end of October

Delaware reports six flu-related deaths in just one week

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