In a typical year, the process of bringing a new seasonal flu shot to market is one of the United States’ most predictable ...

Flu vaccines significantly reduce the number of illnesses in children, new research from Harvard Medical School shows. The ...

Pediatric flu vaccines significantly reduce the number of childhood cases of influenza, new research from Harvard Medical ...

MANILA, Philippines — Vaccines are a must for babies and children. The same can be said for adults whose immune systems are ...

New flu strain explained as cases continue to surge Georgia Tech chemist and vaccine expert, M.G. Finn, explains the new strain of flu that is on the rise this season and how the flu vaccine combats ...

Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine gave more protection against illness than the standard flu shot in a phase 3 clinical trial, according to published results.

Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual. A new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, is spreading quickly. At the same time, fewer people are getting flu ...

Both the seasonal flu vaccine and the updated COVID-19 vaccine are recommended annually for nearly everyone ages 6 months and older to prevent severe respiratory illness, hospitalizations, and death.

Some surveys have shown that nearly 30% of people believe getting a flu shot can actually cause influenza. This belief is likely due to common side effects linked to the vaccine, including headache, ...

Cases of the flu are rising rapidly across the United States, driven by a new variant of the virus, gripping more than half of the states, even as holiday travel plays out. That variant, known as ...

Vaccines aren’t just for kids; your immune system needs a boost at every stage of life. If you’re 50 or older, this might be the perfect time to check whether any of your vaccines need an update. Your ...