How effective is the flu shot this year? New report shows promising results

While the new findings are encouraging, "vaccines won’t do any good if people don’t get them," one expert said.

This season's flu shot may not be a perfect match but vaccination still offers protection: Expert

Even without a perfect match, public health experts say the flu vaccine offers important protection against serious ...
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A new flu strain slipped past this year’s vaccine. Doctors say get the shot anyway

A late-emerging influenza A mutation known as subclade K weakened protection, but doctors say vaccination still reduces ...
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Now you can give yourself a flu vaccine at home. Should you try it?

If you have a fear of needles and are nervous about getting the flu shot, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that up to 25% of adults have a strong fear of needles. Enter FluMist, the nasal flu vaccine.
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West Coast Health Alliance still recommends flu shot despite CDC change

The West Coast Health Alliance is recommending flu shots for everyone six months and older, despite the Trump ...
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Now you can give yourself a flu vaccine at home. Should you try it?

Now you can give yourself a flu vaccine at home. Should you try it? If you have a fear of needles and are nervous about getting the flu shot, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that up to 25% of adults ...