flu

Another round of the influenza virus is sweeping through Idaho and has killed eight people over the past few weeks. Seven of them lived in Ada County.

The flu has been bad this season, but sometimes we forget that it can hit our pets. Contagious dog flu has been confirmed in the Treasure Valley. Here's what you need to know to keep your four legged friend safe and well.

The entire Cascade school district has cancelled today and tomorrow (Thursday and Friday) because more than a third of their kids have come down with a very contagious form of the flu.

I don't know that I've seen a worse flu season and now reports show it has taken the lives of 20 children.

This Idaho elementary school has shut there doors because so many kids are out with the flu.

The influenza virus in Idaho is quickly becoming an epidemic. 13 people have already died this season which is the most in the past eight years.

Last year was the deadliest in Idaho's history for flu-related deaths. Bad news: This year ain't looking good either.

The flu is killing more people right here in Boise than it has in years.

Protect yourself!  If you're experiencing flu-related symptoms, do not take them lightly.

According to the news, Idaho has been hit hard all of a sudden by the flu.  If you have kids, you don't need reporters to tell you germs are everywhere. But what do you do to avoid getting sick?