influenza

UPenn microbiologist Scott Hensley discusses the study he led into this year's dominant flu strain and the vaccine.

Researchers from OU's Hudson College of Public Health are discovering increased levels of influenza in wastewater testing.

Last year, the flu season was relatively mild across the United States thanks to COVID-19 mitigation efforts that included wearing masks, social distancing and washing hands often.

A mild flu season last year means fewer folks are immune to strains starting to circulate now. Scientists predict 100,000 to 400,000 extra U.S. hospitalizations with the deadly flu virus this year.

This summer — as more people got the COVID-19 vaccine, masks came off and socializing began again — quite a few people got colds.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Stat News' Helen Branswell about how pandemic precautions like masking may have eliminated certain strains of the flu, which could mean flu shots will be easier to make.

Hospitalizations are down 62% for childhood respiratory illnesses, a study shows. Masking and physical distancing are keeping a variety of viruses in check, but will these behaviors last?

There have been just 165 flu-related hospitalizations since October. Infectious disease specialist Dr. William Schaffner says virtual schooling has kept kids from spreading the flu so readily.

Oklahoma is experiencing a very mild flu season.State epidemiologist, Dr. Jared Taylor, credits Oklahomans for practicing COVID-19 safety precautions,…

As Oklahoma enters the second phase of its coronavirus vaccination program, most residents are still waiting.Oklahoma health officials are encouraging all…