The influenza virus frequently changes its surface proteins, making lifelong immunity impossible. Annual flu shots remain ...

Thimerosal is a mercury-based preservative that prevents bacteria and fungal growth in multi-dose influenza vaccine vials. Thimerosal was removed from most vaccines, including all childhood vaccines, ...

The flu vaccine is considered the most effective defense against the virus. A North Texas physician explains why and when you ...

Cell culture-based inactivated influenza vaccine was effective among children and adults during the 2023 to 2024 season, particularly in young children.

As flu season approaches, everyone should take precautions to avoid contracting the virus, which can significantly impact ...

Health experts advise getting vaccinated against influenza this fall ahead of annual flu season. Here's what to know in Michigan.

Flu vaccination timing varies by group, with pregnant women and those over 65 advised to wait until September, while some children may need two doses.

FILE PHOTO: Members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meet as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) advisory panel for vaccines convenes in Atlanta, Georgia, ...

Immunizations take on renewed significance as the immune system gradually weakens with age, writes Dr. Ghe Rosales-Vong.

This article originally appeared on PolitiFact. During the first meeting of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recently downsized vaccine panel, the group voted to stop ...

Vaccines are usually administered with a needle poke into the arm. But what if instead of a poke, you could get vaccinated ...