Rick Gates, Walgreens' chief pharmacy officer, is debunking the greatest misconceptions around flu shots and how to stay healthy over the holidays.

Sadly, his death may have been preventable — he had not received his flu shot. I was 27 years old then, and I’d always considered the flu a manageable annoyance that could sideline you for a ...

Protection from shots like the flu vaccine typically takes a couple of weeks to kick in, so getting one now may offer protection ahead of the holidays. Jessica Rendall Wellness Reporter Jessica is ...

It's normal and common for your arm to be sore after getting a flu shot. Your symptoms may include pain, swelling, or redness where the shot was given. This happens because of the injection itself ...

to name a few—but the flu shot is one tool that should definitely be at the top of your list. Like any vaccine though, the flu shot can come with potential side effects—which are usually ...

However, you can significantly lower your risk and prevent illness by getting a flu shot early in the season (October). Seasonal flu is highly contagious, often spreading before an infected person ...

With flu season approaching, it is imperative that everyone 6 months or older, with rare exceptions, get an influenza vaccine. However, it is likely that most of your patients who have not yet ...