influenza

They've been overwhelmed by calls from vets treating sick dogs with classic symptoms of canine influenza. They believe an outbreak is happening.

The Superior School District sent an e-mail to parents on Tuesday afternoon warning them about an increase in flu cases in the school district.

Influenza came early this year, with many people already sickened by the serious virus. But this year is different than other years. Here's why.

People often confuse colds and the flu - and use the terms interchangeably.  But, there is a difference.

With the current outbreak of influenza peaking - and the news reports of the deaths associated with the flu - a lot of people are wondering:  why are people dying from the flu?  After all, isn't the flu similar to the common cold?

As the nation braces for one of the worst outbreaks of influenza in several years, major drug manufacturers are reporting a shortage of the vaccine.

It's important to be safe during the influenza season.  Often, people are confused as to when  they should contact a doctor - of if they need  to.

This season's influenza outbreak is one of the worst in several years - according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).  So - what do you do if you come down with the flu?

With influenza season here, it's important to know whether or not you've actually come down with the flu - or - if you're "just sick" with something else.