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Physicians have warned a resurgence of respiratory viruses could be about to increase pressure on healthcare services.

The mRNA technology used to develop the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine could help create “more potent” seasonal flu shots, Pfizer’s Kathrin Jansen told CNBC.

More than a year after the pandemic started, Covid-19 is still ravaging parts of the world, but now scientists are warning that another virus could be a serious threat in the coming months: influenza. This season, the flu virtually disappeared, with less than 2,000 lab-confirmed cases in the United States to date, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention….

February is usually the peak of flu season, but not this year.

Delaware reported its first flu-related death this season on Wednesday, and the state has just five lab confirmed flu cases. That’s low. NBC10’s Tim Furlong examines the correlation between COVID-19 and the flu season.

New government data suggests more Americans have been getting flu shots this year, apparently heeding the advice of health officials fearful of a flu and coronavirus double pandemic

What’s the difference between COVID-19, the flu and the common cold? Dr. Ala Stanford of the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium breaks down the differences in an interview with NBC10’s Jim Rosenfield.

The United States is reporting the highest number of daily COVID-19 cases since August. Doctors are also already seeing flu cases as well. NBC10’s Deanna Durante spoke to a local medical professional about the signs and symptoms you need to know.

President Trump was flagged on Twitter for misinformation after he posted a tweet comparing the flu to the coronavirus. Dr. Arnold Baskies discusses the differences between the flu and COVID-19 in an interview with NBC10’s Jacqueline London and Tracy Davidson.

Philadelphia’s Mütter Museum is getting in the Halloween spirit by bringing its “Spit Spreads Death” exhibit on the “virtual” road. Philly Live’s Sheila Watko talks to Nancy Hill about how the exhibit and extended hours are giving people a look at what history can teach us about today. They also have books bound in human skin on display and are...

The flu and COVID-19 have such similar symptoms, you may need to get tested to know which type of virus is making you miserable.

U.S. health officials say the flu vaccine did a disappointing job last winter, and officials worry it might be a bad sign for the fall

Dr. Deborah Birx says the U.S. government has time to prepare for a possible return of coronavirus this fall.

NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante reports on a warning from Dr. Robert Redfield, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that another outbreak of coronavirus could come next year and could coincide with flu season.

The flu, the common cold and the new coronavirus are circulating at the same time and patients and doctors are parsing who needs what tests or care

NIAID Director Anthony Fauci fields questions from Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., about testing available for the new coronavirus in the United States. 

If you start showing symptoms of the flu or what you think might be the coronavirus it is important to stay home. NBC10’s Pamela Osborne reports on common signs and how to prepare to avoid the spreading.

While the Coronavirus keeps making headlines, the CDC says the flu will affect far more. Over 29 million people have been inflected this season and NBC10’s Stephanía Jiménez shows why this problem could last beyond flu season.

A Delaware County elementary school is on high alert after a second grader died from the flu.

A Delaware County elementary school is on high-alert after a 7-year-old student died from the flu. NBC10’s Deanna Durante has the details.