Is it too late to get the flu vaccine, and is it worth it?

If you have a mild illness like a cold, it’s fine to get a flu shot. If you’re already experiencing flu-like symptoms, like ...

Experts urge flu shots for vulnerable groups as hospitalizations near 20K in mid-December

CDC reports nearly 20,000 hospitalizations in mid-December as flu hits hard, especially among the vulnerable. Officials share ...
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What doctors say about one of the biggest flu shot myths

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 — ...

Is it too late to get your COVID or flu shot? We asked a doctor at UK HealthCare

“It is really not too late to get your shot,” Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels, an infectious disease specialist with UK HealthCare, recently told the Herald-Leader in an interview. In fact, U.S. flu activity ...
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WHO reports big jump in swine flu cases

The World Health Organization on Saturday reported 3,440 confirmed cases of swine flu in 29 countries, with 48 deaths from the sickness. The virus, also called H1N1, has spread as Australia reported ...

These are the states seeing the biggest impact from the flu tearing across the nation

The virus is particularly serious for children, with one doctor warning parents too look out for three key symptoms ...