Its name comes from the hallmark symptom -- a bright red rash that appears on the cheeks, giving the appearance of a ‘slapped ...

Several viruses -- seasonal flu, stomach flu, COVID-19 and RSV -- are surging in the United States and are expected to spike ...

Flu and COVID-19 case counts are high and rising in most parts of the United States, according to recent data by the Centers ...

The death in Louisiana — involving a person with underlying health conditions — is the first human case in the United States ...

State and federal data show high levels of respiratory illnesses. Here's what to know about the illnesses circulating this ...

Rates of pertussis in the United States are surging, with more than 32,000 cases reported as of mid-December -- about six ...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday it will award $306 million in additional funding to monitor ...

A person previously hospitalized with severe avian influenza illness in Louisiana has passed away, according to the CDC.

Health officials say norovirus affects all ages, but children and older adults are more at risk for severe outcomes, and are encouraging people to wash their hands thoroughly. Doctors say the virus ...

The H5N1 bird flu has been reported to have caused the death of a patient in Louisiana. Such a case poses a significant ...

DoxyPEP is reducing the rate of syphilis and chlamydia but has had little to no effect on gonorrhea and needs close ...