In the winter months, it seems few are safe from some kind of illness — flu, COVID-19, norovirus, colds. While many of the germs that cause this misery can circulate throughout the year, scientists think that the winter surge of flu and cold activity may be because we spend more time indoors and the cold,

Winter brings increased flu, COVID-19, norovirus, and colds. To protect yourself, wash hands frequently, clean surfaces, and avoid touching your face. Vaccinations are available for flu, COVID-19, and RSV.

Infections of respiratory illnesses are on the rise, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease and Prevention. A map created by the CDC of Respiratory Illness Activity in each state shows that diagnoses in New York are high and continuing to grow.

Four illnesses are filling Minnesota hospitals, and health leaders are warning you that Minnesota is dealing with a "quad-demic."

This fall saw an unusually high number of cases of “walking” or mycoplasma pneumonia, a mild pneumonia that typically causes a severe cough but less fatigue than more serious forms of the disease.