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

Aug. 20, 2024 — Scientists have discovered why the flu vaccine can perform poorly. They found that a specific type of immune cell, called T follicular helper cells, indirectly controls the anti ...

If confirmed as head of the Department of Health and Human Services, Kennedy could influence U.S. policy on vaccines, drugs and food safety.

Bird flu has spread far and wide, infecting a range of species like chickens, skunks, cows, foxes and polar bears. But it's the pigs that have experts on high alert.

PADUCAH — A newly reformulated flu vaccine for this season eliminates a long-standing strain that has been used for decades. As a result, what was once a quadrivalent vaccine will now be a ...

Kennedy, who has repeatedly made false claims about vaccines, is likely to face a difficult Senate confirmation battle, with Democrats immediately signaling their opposition to his candidacy and ...

2:12 H5N1 avian influenza: B.C. reports 1st suspected human case of bird flu Health Canada has authorized three influenza vaccines that could be used if bird flu became a pandemic, the agency says.

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 ...

Health Canada also says it has authorized three influenza vaccines that could be used if bird flu became a pandemic. The federal government also has an agreement with vaccine manufacturer GSK for ...

TORONTO - Health Canada has authorized three influenza vaccines that could be used if bird flu became a pandemic, the agency says. The federal government also has an agreement with vaccine ...

Just last month, the FDA approved FluMist, a nasal-spray flu vaccine that can be done at home. The at-home FluMist vaccine will be for patients ages 2 to 49 years old. Patients can place an order ...