We are entering peak flu season, and a new variant known as subclade k is spreading quickly across the country, driving a sharp rise in illness and hospitalizations. Public health officials say this ...

This year's fierce flu season is not over. Although parts of the United States are seeing downward trends, influenza activity remains elevated nationally. The 2025-2026 flu season is already shaping ...

This story was updated to add new information. A new flu variant is sweeping across the United States, causing millions of reported cases and doubling the number of hospitalizations in a surge doctors ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Fueled by a new viral strain, flu is hitting California early — and doctors are warning they expect the season may ...