The current flu shot may not be as effective against a new virus strain that prompted an early start to this year's flu ...

The 2024-2025 flu season was one of the most severe in almost a decade, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

This week is National Influenza Vaccination Week, and the American Lung Association today announced a campaign urging everyone six months and older to get their annual flu shot, following one of the ...

A new, highly contagious flu strain is spreading fast and it could mean we’re in for another severe season. The strain, known ...

The kids are in school, Halloween decorations are coming down to make way for the holiday season and the fall crisp air floods your lungs each morning. But soon, that deep breath may get harder as ...

Many people think a flu shot can make you a little sick. But is that true? At Verify, I’ve gotten that question a few times. For answers, I reviewed government reports, academic research and talked to ...

Getting the flu shot is an easy step you can take to protect your health — and it’s especially important for people with lupus. Why do I need to get the flu shot? The flu shot (or vaccine) helps your ...

Across New York, 26 children died from flu or flu-related causes during last year's flu season. Just four years ago, that number was only 3. Nationwide, the 2024-25 flu season saw the highest number ...

Dr. Shirin Mazumder, an infectious diseases doctor with Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare, shares the best time to get ...

This year's flu vaccine may offer less protection against a newly circulating strain, but health experts still urge ...