That it keeps his arms warm. That he loves the way it feels. That it's a tribute to the old school days of Patrick Ewing and ...

Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of ... saying it's not practical to give shots to millions of birds in a single barn. It can also be difficult ...

Delayed vaccination: Many people are vulnerable because they are unaware of and unable to obtain flu shots. Dr Jejoe Karankumar, Medical Director, Abbott India, said "In India, where our ...

This year's flu vaccine reduced the risk of hospitalization in the Southern Hemisphere but wasn't as effective as the one used in the prior season, a new CDC study found. There were 200 pediatric ...

Amid the rise in seasonal flu, here are some tips to stay safe during flu season. The flu vaccine protects against the most common strains of the virus. It is generally recommended to get ...

"This Committee has met every year for the past 30 years to discuss the influenza virus vaccines for the upcoming flu season and make recommendations to the FDA." Vaccine efficacy for the 2024 ...

but never fear — the eggs used to make the flu vaccine are safe. That’s because eggs used for vaccine manufacturing come from isolated flocks that are kept safe from disease, according to the ...

Another thing adding to this flu season is vaccine hesitancy. “A lot of people were very vaccine hesitant and didn’t take the vaccine, which is a shame because it’s a perfect match.

This year’s flu vaccine has been effective overall against the current strains of the virus, despite cases and hospitalizations surging in the region, according to the latest federal data.

Now there are growing worries about next year’s flu vaccinations. This week, the Food and Drug Administration — now with vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the helm — unexpectedly and ...

The effectiveness of annual flu vaccines varies depending on how well the vaccine matches the circulating virus. The effectiveness of vaccines ranges from 19% to 60% in any given season.

Unless directed otherwise, everyone aged six months and older should get a flu shot. However, low vaccination rates are probably not the only reason for the high rates of flu this season.