Here's what parents need to know about the influenza vaccine for babies and children, plus why it's so important.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — For parents who are unsure about whether to get their child a flu vaccine this year, we spoke to the experts.

News 6 is teaming up with Centra Care to host three events in October where Central Floridians can receive free flu shots.

Researchers found a 32% vaccine uptake in patients who were asked if they'd be interested in getting the flu shot and told their health providers would be informed.

As flu shot numbers decline, officials are urging people to get vaccinated In total this season, the North Carolina State Health Department has reported 14 flu deaths ...

Centra Care will host the events, at which Central Floridians can receive free flu shots. No appointment, insurance or identification is needed.

New York's flu vaccination rate is historically about 50%, but rising vaccine hesitancy and misinformation has fueled declines in uptake of the flu shot in recent years.

Ohio has had its first pediatric flu death involving a child under 18, the state's Department of Health announced Friday amid the worst flu season the United States and the Buckeye State have seen ...

“I’ve taken care of kids who have ultimately died from flu. And almost universally, their parents tell me, ‘I had no idea that flu could do this to my child,’” Dr. Kristina Bryant said.

The flu vaccine protects against three strains of influenza, including two influenza A strains. It also protects against influenza B, which typically shows up later in the season, Blumberg said.

Now, though, ferrets in playpens could help researchers to tease out those dynamics—and even, someday, to design flu-blocking measures for bona fide day cares.

Intentional flu vaccine messaging, such as a brief video, flyer, or a scripted provider question, is enough to persuade many who visit emergency departments to receive the vaccination.