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 ...

Fact checked by Jennifer Klump For years, researchers have sought to develop a vaccine that can protect against any current ...

The FDA told influenza vaccine makers they should add a warning about an increased febrile seizure risk in babies and preschoolers the day after flu vaccination. The agency made the announcement in ...

Q. What can parents expect from this year’s flu season? Are there two flu shots again or just one? How do I know if my child needs one dose or two doses of flu vaccine? After last year’s flu pandemic, ...

Flu vaccination rates among adults show early signs of stabilizing after several years of decline, though pediatric rates remain historically low, preliminary CDC data shows. The CDC’s Weekly ...

Flu activity in Wisconsin is currently very high, yet vaccination rates have dropped by 10% since last year. Medical experts state the flu vaccine is safe, effective, and has been administered since ...