A flu jab for the elderly may not be the best way to protect against infection. Instead, a shallow injection under the skin appears to be the way to go, according to a newly published study. A vaccine ...

A novel vaccine platform has been developed to induce broad, protective immunity against numerous influenza virus infections, ...

The FDA is reviewing the first mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50 and older. Learn how this technology could lead to faster and ...

We are wise to test and refine a drive-through flu vaccination clinic. Now is the time to figure out how to do it right. This year?s influenza forecast is about average, and plenty of vaccine is on ...

We usually have to wait until winter approaches before we see an increase in cases of influenza, or the flu. But we have ...

A typical visit to the pediatrician when it is time for a child to get a shot can include tears, tantrums and might not seem worth the trouble. But with the FluMist not being offered by many ...

As manufacturers work furiously to make a vaccine to protect against 2009 influenza A (H1N1) virus, a Rice University bioengineer is trying to improve the process for future flu seasons. The goal is ...

Flu vaccines may soon be delivered by patches coated in microneedles, which dissolve after the vaccine is brought into the skin. The new delivery method has been found to work even better than ...

It’s not too late to get one. By Maggie Astor It’s that time of year again: Flu activity, while still low, is beginning to increase. But it’s not too late to get your shot. On average, the flu kills ...

The 2025-2026 flu vaccine reduced influenza-related outpatient visits and hospitalizations despite an antigenically drifted A(H3N2) strain.

Note: This story was last reviewed in September 2021 and still reflects current medical thinking. As the flu season approaches in the United States, health experts are warning that the addition of ...