New flu data from the southern hemisphere suggests this year’s vaccine isn't as effective against severe illness as previous iterations, a finding that may not bode well for Americans as the ...

Oct. 4, 2024 – The CDC says the influenza vaccine being used this flu season might be less effective than the one used last flu season, based on reports of how well the vaccine is working in ...

The shot wasn't as effective as the one used in the prior season, data shows. This year's flu vaccine significantly reduced the risk of hospitalization in the Southern Hemisphere but wasn't as ...

The process will ensure vaccines are ready to distribute if needed. Federal health officials announced Friday they are providing $72 million to vaccine manufacturers to help ensure currently ...

Is the idea of getting a flu vaccine more fun if you know you can do it at home? That'll be a real option as soon as next year, following the US Food and Drug Administration's recent approval of ...

With flu season around the corner, many are ready to roll up their sleeves for the annual shot. New COVID-positive tests have also surged nearly 18 percent in the last two weeks, according to the ...

With flu season right around the corner, when is the right time to get the influenza vaccine? For most people who only need one dose of the flu shot, September and October are generally the best ...

Infectious disease experts say October is the right month to consider getting the updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines for most people. Here is what you need to know: It can take two weeks for a ...

The effectiveness of this year's influenza vaccine was lower in South America than last season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday, which might be a clue to how much ...

Every year the flu is different, and every year the vaccine has to be tailored to that moving target of the flu. Because the flu is so pervasive when it goes around and it can be so dangerous ...

Federal officials plan to double the stockpile of emergency bird flu vaccines as they identify more people infected with the disease. Three manufacturers were awarded $72 million to increase ...

Here’s what doctors want you to know about getting your COVID and flu vaccines at the same time, what side effects to expect, and what to generally consider if you’re thinking of going this route.