It's that time of year again. The season when flu (influenza), RSV, COVID-19 and other common respiratory illnesses spread further has arrived with the cooler weather. It's sending many to pharmacy ...

Doctronic reports the 2026 flu shot targets prevalent strains, with early fall recommended for vaccination to ensure ...

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 ...

Limiting alcohol, intense exercise, and pain relievers after a flu shot may decrease side effects and improve your immune response. Side effects from the flu shot may include soreness at the injection ...

The flu season is ramping up in a big way as an influenza A H3N2 mutation called subclade K drove a near 15% increase in clinical lab tests and a hospitalization rate of 11 people per 100,000, ...

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 ...

Flu is making people miserable from coast to coast, thanks in large part to a new strain called subclade K. That’s why infectious disease experts are telling people to run, not walk, to get this ...