The good news: As the weather is turning warmer, flu season is officially headed off a cliff. The bad news: The efficacy of ...

Some public health officials say ICE activity and federal vaccine actions have caused confusion and fear, leading to fewer shots.

“No, I will not get the vaccine and just take my chances. I did get my annual flu shot from my doctor and that’s it. Enough is enough of these shots.” “I would not trust health professionals nor the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. People who get a flu shot are less likely to become severely ill, be hospitalized or die. - Kylie Cooper/Reuters/File Flu is ...

Many kids are scared of getting needles, and this can stop them getting vaccinations that protect that against the flu. Less than 1 in 4 Australian children were vaccinated against influenza in 2025.

Some surveys have shown that nearly 30% of people believe getting a flu shot can actually cause influenza. This belief is likely due to common side effects linked to the vaccine, including headache, ...

Every year, flu vaccines are updated to match the flu viruses expected to circulate. For 2026, the vaccine focuses on several influenza strains that research predicts will be most prevalent. This ...