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, ...

Every year, flu vaccines are updated to match the flu viruses expected to circulate. For 2026, the vaccine focuses on several influenza strains that research predicts will be most prevalent. This ...

Getting a flu shot every year has long been the standard — but researchers in San Antonio are working to change that.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's about that time to get a flu shot. Flu season generally runs from October to March. But according to Doctor Jenny Lu, an emergency medicine attending physician at Stroger ...

Amid all the focus on COVID-19 vaccinations, U.S. health experts have another plea: Don’t skip your flu shot. Flu cases have dropped to historically low levels during the pandemic. The U.S. and Europe ...

With flu season almost upon us, it’s time to get vaccinated. And for the first time, there’s more than one option available.

“Maybe people would only need to get a flu vaccine, say, every five years instead of every single year,” said Dr. Lee‑Ann ...