It feels like everyone is sick right now. And while that is a slight exaggeration, the real situation isn't too sunny either.

A surge in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has prompted some alarm and led to fears of a possible new pandemic ...

HMPV, also known as Human metapneumovirus, has been on the rise in the UK in recent weeks after first affecting China, which ...

In some cases, however, people can spread the flu even before experiencing symptoms or up to five to seven days after they appear. Young people and those with weaker immune systems can experience ...

Americans are in the throes of flu season in ... also avoid contact with people who are sick. If you are ill, CDC recommends you should stay home until both your symptoms are improving and you ...

In the era of bird flu, they say raw milk and raw pet food are bringing a dangerous virus with pandemic potential too close to people and pets ... their symptoms are usually milder.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging health care workers to accelerate bird flu testing for patients hospitalized with flu symptoms ... sickened more people in the ...

The number of exposed people has risen to 12. Only one had flu-like symptoms; that person was not seriously ill, said county spokesman Bill Bullan. The people exposed to the bird flu will be ...

In some cases, however, people can spread the flu even before experiencing symptoms or up to five to seven days after becoming sick. Young people and those with weaker immune systems can ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The flu will only last a few days to less than two weeks in most people, according to the CDC. However, some people may develop complications which can ...

Current subtypes of influenza A viruses that routinely circulate in people include A(H1N1) and A(H3N2). Flu symptoms usually come on suddenly and can cause mild to severs illness. Flu can ...