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Thousands of Oklahomans are sick with the flu. Symptoms of influenza include chills, fever, cough and body aches.

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Since the holidays, there's been an uptick in cases of flu and other viruses in the region, health officials say.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes influenza cases in New Jersey are at a "very high" level; here's how to ...

Flu season poses its own challenges, with the risk of catching the influenza virus. Added to that are winter emergencies like severe storms, power outages and icy conditions. Being prepared on both ...

The first U.S. H5N9 outbreak has raised concerns as scientists warn of evolving bird flu risks—here's what you need to know about the symptoms.

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