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Moderna is preparing to test Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s tougher vaccine policies with a combination flu-COVID ...

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about ...

The CDC panel voted against an ingredient that the anti-vaccine movement has long targeted, while Arcadia was acquired by ...

Moderna's new flu vaccine, based on the same mRNA technology used in its COVID-19 shot, showed promising results in a major ...

Moderna Inc. said its experimental flu shot met its goal in a late-stage trial, clearing the path for its broader strategy of ...

Hand‑picked CDC panel endorses flu shots for all but recommends avoiding thimerosal vials—a win for skeptics that may affect ...

The vaccine panel hand-selected by health secretary and anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday voted ...

The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions – although it’s unclear how many in the U.… ...

A doctor may advice postponing the flu shot when someone is already sick. However, they will assess on a case-by-case basis. Learn more.

There is good evidence from clinical trials the flu vaccine can reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke, especially if someone already has heart problems. We aren't clear exactly how this works.

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new vaccine advisers meet next week. Their agenda suggests they’ll skip some expected topics, including a vote on COVID-19 shots.