Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jesse Pines is an expert in healthcare innovation and wellness. A severe and early flu surge this winter, driven by a dangerous ...

Flu cases are surging across the United States, with 32 states and jurisdictions reporting high or very high activity. A new influenza strain, Subclade K or "super flu," has emerged, though it has not ...

A new variant of the flu, dubbed by some as a super flu, is spreading across the United States. Weekly flu activity by state as of Dec. 20 shows high activity in Florida. Flu, cold or COVID? Symptoms ...

An estimated 11 million people across the U.S. have gotten the flu so far this season. A total of 5,000 deaths have been reported. Here are symptoms to watch for, along with how to tell the difference ...

The 2025-26 flu season has been brutal, so far. At least 19 million Americans have had it, and it’s not over yet. Flu season typically runs through May, so there’s still a good chance of getting the ...