A new mRNA flu vaccine, singing mice and doctors find what may be behind restless leg syndrome. Here are your health ...

Nasal vaccines offer an option to those afraid of needles, situations where mass vaccination is required, or for those seeking an at-home option, but there are restrictions on who should receive the ...

The FluMist vaccine triggers an immune response directly in nasal tissue in adults, researchers reported April 29 in the journal Science Translational Medicine. This immune response stays in the upper ...

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 ...

HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Doctors say the back to school season can cause the flu to show up early in Connecticut. While there are different opinions about vaccines, doctors say the flu shot will not give ...

The efficacy of flu shots is not always the same and it’s not always optimal. Some years, they can reduce the risk of illness by as little as 20% to 30%. Messenger RNA technology, or mRNA, is widely ...

It’s not too late to get one. By Maggie Astor It’s that time of year again: Flu activity, while still low, is beginning to increase. But it’s not too late to get your shot. On average, the flu kills ...

As fall approaches, it's time to start preparing for the start of flu season as well. Influenza can spread any time of year, but typically increases in fall and winter in the U.S., according to the ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — With flu season approaching, health officials say it’s almost time to roll up your sleeve for the annual vaccine. It is unknown how severe the 2025–2026 flu season will be. Last ...

Both the seasonal flu vaccine and the updated COVID-19 vaccine are recommended annually for nearly everyone ages 6 months and older to prevent severe respiratory illness, hospitalizations, and death.