Can the flu shot cause the flu? You may be tempted to skip your flu shot this season because of scheduling issues, a fear of needles or another reason. But misconceptions and misinformation — ...

Some surveys have shown that nearly 30% of people believe getting a flu shot can actually cause influenza. This belief is likely due to common side effects linked to the vaccine, including headache, ...

Flu season has arrived, and with it a variant making headlines as a "super flu." A variant of influenza A H3N2 called subclade K is being blamed for an early and severe flu season in the United ...

The United States is facing one of its most severe flu seasons in decades, data show. Infections and hospitalizations are surging, driven by a new mutated influenza A variant, H3N2 "subclade K." ...

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A new influenza A H3N2 mutation called subclade K is causing an alarming rise in flu cases and hospitalizations around the country. Some reports indicate that subclade K brings about a more severe ...

Influenza is a seasonal condition that causes coughing, sneezing, mild fever and aches in most cases. However, it can sometimes take a serious turn, leading to hospitalization, especially for young ...