flu season

The Red Cross is experiencing its lowest supply of blood in more than a decade heading into the holidays.

According to the CDC, just under 42% of Florida’s population ages 6 months and older received a vaccine last flu season — the lowest level in the country.

More social distancing led to fewer cases during the last flu season, but that means people didn’t have an opportunity to build immunity.

The company hires additional employees every year to help out with flu season, but the demand is even higher with COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and booster shots.

Experts say precautions put in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus have caused a dramatic drop in cases of the flu, both in Florida and across the country.

Low vaccination rates in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic have added a newfound urgency to flu season.

Coronavirus prevention measures likely contributed to historically low transmission of the flu in Southern Hemisphere countries this year. Doctors in Florida hope the same thing happens here.

There's a lot that scientists don't know about how viral infections can interact. But researchers are eager to figure out how coronavirus infections might affect flu infections and vice versa.

The first week of flu season in Florida this year was a tough one. Health officials documented more cases than they saw during the 2017-2018 season, which…

The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County is observing National Influenza Vaccination Week on Wednesday, Dec. 4 with free flu shots for…

Flu activity in Florida increased statewide last week and is now above last year's peak activity, according to the Florida Department of Health.Notbable…

Experts say the number of flu cases could rise over the holidays as people share germs along with turkey dinners. A flu shot and good hygiene practices...