Herd immunity is important because it defines when a whole community is protected. That includes people who haven't caught the disease, people who had the illness and recovered, and people who got a ...

Washing your hands is a given if you want to avoid germs—but it's especially important after touching these microbe magnets.

AS FLU CASES -- RISE IN OUR AREA. HOSPITAL OFFICIALS SAY -- VISITORS WHO ARE NOT VACCINATED FOR THE FLU -- OR WHO HAVE ...

As the holiday season approaches, millions across the country are testing positive for the flu, raising concerns about health and safety during family gatherings. This article explores the current flu ...

A new H3N2 subclade K flu strain is spreading rapidly. Here’s what doctors say about symptoms, contagiousness and vaccine protection.

Michigan's chief medical executive split with the CDC Thursday, issuing a standing recommendation to no longer follow federal ...

Norovirus can spread easily. Someone who was sick with the virus can spread it up to two weeks after feeling better.

Norovirus can be hard to prevent, but there are a few things you can to do to lower the risk of getting sick beyond wearing a ...

Common winter illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza and norovirus are circulating in schools, workplaces and communities across the country.

Wash your hands and cover your mouth. Here are more simple tips on how to prevent winter illnesses as we head into the ...

The CDC's vaccine panel has voted to stop vaccinating all newborns against Hepatitis B. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Junior's hand-picked panel made the recommendation Friday ...