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Flu season is here and it's spreading fast through central New York. The number of influenza case has jumped more than 72% from last week and it's up over last years too.

Cold and flu season has hit central New York early this year.

The flu season isn't over quite yet. Despite a decrease in people getting sick from Influenza A, there's an increase in Influenza B.

Alka-Seltzer Plus cold and flu packages are being recalled and includes popular varieties sold at CNY Walmart, CVS and Walgreens stores.

The flu is on the rise in New Y. Influenza cases rose 54 percent with 1,606 New Yorkers being hospitalized, the highest weekly number since 2004.

If it seems like everyone you know is getting sick it's because central New York is among the top places in the country for the cold and flu.

Anyone who has ever had the flu knows how miserable that experience is. From the common flu, to the Swine Flu of a few years back the symptoms are crippling. Commonly fatigue, nausea, the chills, and body aches accompany the influenza virus. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to avoid catching this c…

If you've ever had to deal with a man when he's got a cold or the flu, you know the struggle. Why do they turn into such babies? A study may have the answer to that.

Looking for a way to make some extra cash? The United States Government wants to pay you $3,000 to get the flu. Doesn't sound sketchy at all does it?

It's flu season, and to highlight flu prevention, this is "National Influenza Vaccination Week". Here's more on how you and your family can help prevent getting the flu.

Now that we are in the middle of cold and flu season, we're all trying to stay healthy. One way to prevent cold and flu germs is washing your hands, and this is "National Hand Washing Awareness Week".

Now that we're well into October, it's the beginning of flu season in central New York. If you're looking to get a flu shot, the Oneida County Health Department has announced their schedule, which begins Friday, October 25th. We've got more details on the complete schedule.