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More than 170 kids are out of school in Clark County, Wisconsin due to the flu.

The CDC reports that influenza is now widespread in 47 states, and thousands are hospitalized across the country with flu-like symptoms.

Widespread flu cases continue to swamp doctor's offices and hospitals. Some doctors say they don't remember a busier flu season. A few cities have declared a public health emergency. Erika Edwards has the latest.

Health officials around the country today are scrambling to cope with a rising number of patients -- and reports of overflowing emergency rooms -- as this year's flu season continues to worsen. At least 18 children have died.

Mark Barger reports the flu is getting worse, and with the flu season not even half over it's already shaping up to be the worst flu season in more than a decade. It's so bad in Boston that Mayor Thomas M. Menino declared a public health emergency.

Flu is increasing among kids.

The flu epidemic is now spreading around the world, as Europe and a dozen other countries start seeing a rise in the number of cases and deaths.

Researchers have figured out why flu is seasonal.

Doctor busts common flu myths and separates fact from fiction.

When is the contagious window of a cold? Find out when you should stay home from work here.

Full Segment: For hundreds of people each year the flu is more than an inconvenience, it's a killer. We are joined by parents who have lost children to this all-too-common disease.

The flu outbreak is grinding business to a halt at one hair salon. So many customers have canceled that some stylists aren't even coming in to work.

Flu season is hitting hard and early... and that's leading patients with flu-like symptoms to the pharmacy. The increased demand for Tamiflu may lead to shortages.

In the worst outbreak in years, hospitals across the country are being overrun with people complaining of flu-like symptoms.

Find out how simple lifestyle changes can add a little fun and also help protect you from cold an flu this winter.

Major cities across the United States have declared a health emergency in the wake of the worst flu outbreak in a decade. E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork gives a state-by-state report of severely affected areas.

E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork explains the flu shot and why you may want to consider getting one.

Director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Thomas Frieden, joins E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork via satellite to discuss why the 2012-2013 flu season occurred earlier and is more widespread than previous years.

You may think you do a great job cleaning, but where is the germiest place in your life? Dr. Ian is revealing the most common, germy areas that you may come in contact with every day. Plus, five essential health questions all women need to answer, and Rachael's making a new version of pork chops you'll want to try this weekend.

OB/GYN Dr. Lisa Masterson shares flu tips for pregnant women.

Tom Costello reports on school teachers who are suffering from this rather strong flu season.

Refusal to follow a flu shot mandate lead to a woman's dismissal from working at the hospital.

This isn't your average cold -- doctors are seeing big increases in the flu virus. And they say the illness can strike otherwise healthy people quickly and without warning.

A web-based tool could help parents figure out whether their sick kids have the flu, but it could also lead to ER overcrowding.

Texas hospitals have seen a shocking spike in flu cases this season.

Recently several schools had to cancel classes after hundreds of students were struck by the flu, and new states reported widespread flu activity.

Robert Bazell reports on a rise in flu cases this season.

Flu activity rose sharply recently. Now all states are experiencing some level of flu, with three states reporting widespread activity.

Schools in Tennessee have closed because so many children have developed flu-like symptoms. Experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the flu season is off to a strong, early start.

The Centers for Disease Control says the flu season is off to an early start, and doctors are concerned that this year's strain could be serious. Tom Costello reports.