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Cold or flu? How to tell the difference

Feb 13, 2018

New study suggests flu may be spread just by breathing

Jan 20, 2018

How to protect yourself from the flu

Millions are affected by the flu each year. Here's how to protect yourself from the virus.

Jan 15, 2018

Holiday travel health tips: Window or aisle seat?

Dec 18, 2018

FDA approves Moderna's mRNA seasonal flu vaccine

Aug 6

Flu outbreak at Joint Base San Antonio with at least 159 cases

Jun 18

Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says

Apr 21

Flu vaccines didn't work that well in the US, officials find

Mar 14

McConnell hospitalized after experiencing 'flu-like symptoms'

Feb 4

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FDA approves Moderna's mRNA seasonal flu vaccine

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New Jersey Department of Health confirms first pediatric flu death of the season

Jan 9

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Hospitals brace for rising flu, respiratory cases as winter season intensifies

Jan 8

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Flu cases surge across the area as health officials urge vaccinations

Jan 6

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Flu-like illness activity now at highest rate on record, new CDC data shows

Jan 6

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Flu, COVID and norovirus cases rise as holiday gatherings wind down

Dec 31, 2025

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Experts monitoring new flu subvariant ahead of this flu season

Nov 20, 2025

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Flu cases overseas are raising concerns here at home

Nov 11, 2025

Latest Stories

New Jersey Department of Health confirms first pediatric flu death of the season

The child, from North Jersey, was under five years old and had no known health issues.

Jan 9

Hospitals brace for rising flu, respiratory cases as winter season intensifies

With multiple viruses circulating, doctors say it can be difficult to determine which illness someone has based on symptoms alone.

Jan 8

Flu cases surge across the area as health officials urge vaccinations

The CDC reports flu cases in Pennsylvania and Delaware are in the "high" category, while New Jersey is seeing "very high" numbers as the virus spreads nationwide.

Jan 6

Flu-like illness activity now at highest rate on record, new CDC data shows

Flu activity is continuing to climb across the U.S. as hospitalizations rise, updated data from the CDC shows.

Jan 5

Flu, COVID and norovirus cases rise as holiday gatherings wind down

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu activity is very high in New Jersey, moderate in Pennsylvania and minimal in Delaware.

Dec 31, 2025