Newer formulations are even more effective at preventing illnesses that commonly afflict seniors — perhaps even dementia.

The CDC’s ACIP is set to vote on the issue of thimerosal in flu vaccines. Here's what to know about what it is, its safety, and what the science says about it.

The CDC used to have a vaccine advisory panel made of well-respected experts. This panel, ACIP, would meet to vote on which ...

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Kennedy Jr. in the country's top health position, use of a long-approved vaccine against measles, mumps, rubella, and ...

In addition, the U.S. had a record number of flu vaccine doses—193.8 million—delivered during that season. Flu season is worse this year, according to the CDC’s FluSurv-NET surveillance system.

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Avian influenza, also called avian flu or bird flu, is an illness that usually affects only birds. There are many different strains of avian flu: 16 H subtypes and 9 N subtypes. Only those labeled ...

People who strongly identify with cultural values emphasizing personal strength and reputation may be less likely to get a flu shot—unless those values center on family protection. A new study ...

May 28, 2025 – The US Department of Health and Human Services announces it is terminating a $590 million contract with drugmaker Moderna to develop a vaccine to protect against bird flu amid the ...