This year’s flu season is shaping up to be a nasty one—driven by a new variant of the influenza virus that may be able to slip past our vaccine defenses. A mutated form of the influenza A strain H3N2 ...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus — and cases are expected to keep growing with holiday travel. That variant, known as “subclade K,” led to ...

A new form of the flu, which is highly contagious and aggressive, is sweeping the nation this season. A mutation of influenza A H3N2, called subclade K, has been detected as the culprit in rising ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Holiday travel is in full swing and flu cases are ramping up. Some experts are pretty worried about a new flu variant making its way to Southern California. So now is the time to ...

Health officials are warning people about a flu virus called H3N2 that is spreading in the United States and other countries as flu season begins. This type of flu is one of the main kinds of ...

Here’s what to know about the dominant version of the virus that’s circulating now. By Dani Blum The flu constantly morphs and mutates. Often, it surprises researchers a little. This year, the virus ...

Flu season is among us, and a new strain has emerged as a major threat. A mutation of influenza A H3N2, called subclade K, has been detected as the culprit in rising global cases, including in the U.S ...

(WXYZ) — In today’s Health Alert, flu season is officially underway, with doctor visits for fever and cough climbing fast. A new flu variant is now the dominant ...

Flu season is officially underway in the U.S. — a time marked by cold weather, tissues, aches and pains. While coming down with the flu is never ideal, this year a newly emerged version of Influenza A ...

Despite a relatively slow start to the flu season, U.S. schools are preparing for an increase in absences and sick children as a new variant gains momentum. The flu vaccine for the 2025-2026 season ...

A new flu variant spreading overseas may set the stage for another tough winter in the United States, experts warn. The strain, called subclade K, has caused a rise in flu cases in the United Kingdom, ...