As Alaska sees a spike in flu cases, state health experts say "it's never too late to get vaccinated," to prevent sever ...

There has long been guidance for those with egg allergies to avoid the flu shot because of egg proteins in the shot.

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In general, VRBPAC almost always recommends the same influenza strains as the World Health Organization (WHO) for egg-based ...

From muddying the waters on vaccine policy to espousing MAHA, Kennedy’s first month in office offers a glimpse into the next four years of public health.

Two people have died from measles as the U.S. faces a growing outbreak of the highly contagious virus. Can you get measles if you're vaccinated? Experts explain.

Even a mild case of measles can lead to ‘immune amnesia,’ lowering the body’s ability to fight off other illnesses.

Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, Ohio's health director, warns of the potential consequences of declining vaccination rates as measles ...

To the Editor, The clock is ticking for Rhode Island. In February, the FDA cancelled its annual meeting to pick which flu strains should go into next winter’s flu shot. The virus changes ...

Birds without natural immunity that migrate or roost together in large flocks, such as geese, are most likely to die in large numbers. A recent bird flu outbreak among migratory eared grebes in Utah ...

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