Influenza cases peaked on both coasts, while low activity was seen in the central United States, USA Today reported, citing federal officials. New York and New Jersey were hit hardest compared to other regions. IN…

North Carolina health officials said 26 people died from the flu in the past week. As a result, the death toll for 2014-2015 increased to 90 people. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said all of the deceased were adults. ...

According to the CDC, the flu epidemic has reached the equator, but the situation has not yet improved. Moreover, the disease has invaded new regions: out of 50 states, 46 have already reached the epidemic threshold. Just a week earlier, the flu epidemic was observed at 43 ...

The influenza epidemic affects more and more states of America, with more than usual cases and the vaccine, which is effective only in 60% of cases. Despite such a rather low figure, doctors urge Americans to get a flu shot: it can protect against probable ...