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 sublcade K drives up cases in 52 Florida counties

Following a national trend, 52 counties in Florida saw increasing cases of influenza A driven by a new mutation called ...

Flu season is hitting kids hard. As the holidays near, older adults are likely next.

A new strain called H3N2 subclade K has emerged, raising concerns that the body may not be able to fight it off as well.

Doctors warn of ‘super flu’ variant circulating in hot spots across the country

Ahead of the holiday tourist rush, city health officials in New York City reported nearly 14,000 flu cases in the first week ...
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New H3N2 Variants May Challenge Flu Vaccines in 2025-2026

Changes in the key antigenic regions of H3N2 viruses suggest that the upcoming flu season may require closer attention to ...

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 ...

Emerging ‘Super Flu’ Strain Is Spreading Fast. Here’s What You Need to Know

The UK is facing a surge of hospitalizations fueled by the novel variant subclade K. And the U.S. is likely next.

‘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 ...
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New ‘Subclade K’ Flu Strain Surges Across Europe

More than 90% of confirmed influenza cases in the World Health Organization (WHO) European Region have tested positive for a new mutated strain of influenza known as AH3N2 J.2.4.1 or “subclade K,” the ...