Flu cases are spiking earlier than usual. What you need to know.

Known as subclade K, a new, mutated flu strain that has dominated in Europe and Asia is now rapidly spreading across the US.

Flu cases rise in North Texas as new strain drives U.S. concerns

Doctors say a new H3N2 flu variant is behind rising cases in North Texas. Though the vaccine is a partial match, it still ...
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New Flu Variant May Be Triggering Spike in Severe Disease

A novel influenza variant called subclade K appears to be driving an uptick in cases and hospitalizations throughout the U.S.

Doctors warn of ‘super flu’ variant in hot spots like New York

Ahead of the holiday tourist rush, city health officials in New York City reported nearly 14,000 flu cases in the first week ...

How to protect your kids and family from the flu as Christmas countdown begins

Experts share tips to protect children and family members from the flu -- including the subclade K variant -- ahead of the ...

‘Aggressive’ new flu variant sweeps globe as doctors warn of severe symptoms

Flu season intensifies as the new H3N2 variant causes severe illness worldwide. Experts urge vaccination, hand-washing and ...

A new flu variant is creating surging cases earlier than expected and causing severe illness, experts warn. What you need to know.

However, getting vaccinated for the flu is still your best chance at preventing severe disease. It can also stop you from ...

Health officials warn of mismatched flu vaccine amid rising cases

It’s actually pretty easy, experts say, because of how abruptly it hits and how bad you feel. One minute you’re fine and the next you’re miserable, with symptoms that can include fever and chills, ...