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 ...

With flu season right around the corner, now’s the best time to receive the flu vaccine, experts say. “The flu vaccine is one of the most important things that people can do to protect themselves as ...

Nasal vaccines offer an option to those afraid of needles, situations where mass vaccination is required, or for those seeking an at-home option, but there are restrictions on who should receive the ...

Can the flu shot cause the flu? You may be tempted to skip your flu shot this season because of scheduling issues, a fear of needles or another reason. But misconceptions and misinformation — ...

Have you said "Boo" to the flu this year? Saying "Boo" to the flu is the catchy phrase to help us remember to get annual flu shots by Halloween. Why? Because although flu can happen at any time, it ...

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.