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 ...

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 ...

Ahead of the holidays, cases in the U.S. are already increasing in most states, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Seasonal influenza activity continues to ...

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 ...

A new, highly contagious flu strain is spreading fast and it could mean we’re in for another severe season. The strain, known as Subclade K, is already impacting countries like Canada, the UK and ...

Flu cases are on the rise and doctors warn that it could be a particularly bad season. A new flu variant called subclade K has seven new mutations that help it evade previous immunity you might have ...

(NEXSTAR) – As we get deeper into flu season, a new type of the influenza virus has been identified, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms. The new strain is a variation of influenza ...

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, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. A new mutated strain of the common flu, Influenza H3N2, subclade ...

The Stratus COVID-19 variant has been fueling a rise in cases across the country. Stratus is currently the dominant variant in the U.S. This variant is slightly more infectious than previous variants.

COVID-19 variant XFG is spreading across the U.S., becoming the third most common strain. XFG is a combination of variants F.7 and LP.8.1.2 and may be less contagious than other dominant variants.

A new COVID-19 variant, XFG or “Stratus,” is on the rise in the United States, including in New Jersey. Symptoms of XFG are similar to other COVID-19 variants, and current vaccines are expected to ...