Medical experts debunk flu shot myths: vaccines use inactive virus that cannot cause illness. Discover what side effects actually mean for your immunity.

Nasal vaccines offer convenience and another option for those wary of needles, but traditional vaccines are best for young ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — With flu season approaching, health officials say it’s almost time to roll up your sleeve for the annual vaccine. It is unknown how severe the 2025–2026 flu season will be. Last ...

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 ...

Flu is making people miserable from coast to coast, thanks in large part to a new strain called subclade K. That’s why infectious disease experts are telling people to run, not walk, to get this ...

Jeb Teichman’s phone rang just before midnight. As a pediatrician, he has received many late-night emergency calls. This time, the call was about his 29-year-old son. Brent Teichman had been suffering ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

Amid a severe flu season, the CDC ends its universal flu shot recommendation for kids. Experts explain why this is dangerous ...