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Flu vaccine as high as 59% effective for children 6 months to 8 years old: CDC The flu and pneumonia are now killing nearly 4,000 Americans each week, according to health official ...

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A CDC advisory has recommended to ban the use of thimerosal in flu shots despite no evidence that it causes any harm.

Seasonal flu-related hospitalizations and outpatient visits reached a 15-year high during the 2024-25 season, according to ...

An influenza vaccine candidate from Moderna showed promising results in a late-stage trial, bringing the drug maker one step ...

For older adults who express more confidence in vaccine safety than younger groups, the past few months have brought welcome ...

In adults 50 and older, Moderna’s flu shot was more than 26% better than an unspecified commercial vaccine. In May, the ...

Deana Hendrickson, 66, who provides daily care for three young grandsons in Los Angeles, sought an additional MMR shot, ...

A newly configured federal vaccine panel's June 25 action is expected to improve options to protect infants from potentially ...

A startling new vision of vaccination in America is becoming clearer — one likely to involve fresh scrutiny of established science and practices, and limits on vaccines that have been studied for ...

Studies have found important benefits from the new RSV immunization and enhanced versions of the flu shot. Plus, the shingles ...