As respiratory infections continue to circulate, many people struggle to tell whether they have COVID-19, influenza or a ...

Older adults who face the highest rates of flu hospitalization moved one step closer to a new vaccine option on June 18, 2026 ...

All military branches began requiring recruits to get flu vaccines earlier this month, an exception to Pete Hegseth's decision to lift the military's vaccine mandate, a Pentagon official said.

For a second time this season, the flu is surging, with at least 41 states reporting high or very high levels of the virus. Dr. Rabia de Latour, a gastroenterologist at NYU Langone Health, told "CBS ...

By Christy Santhosh and Mariam Sunny June 18 (Reuters) - Advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday backed approval of Moderna's flu vaccine for adults aged 50 and older, saying its ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jesse Pines is an expert in healthcare innovation and wellness. A severe and early flu surge this winter, driven by a dangerous ...

Some surveys have shown that nearly 30% of people believe getting a flu shot can actually cause influenza. This belief is likely due to common side effects linked to the vaccine, including headache, ...

After a U.S. Air Force trainee from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland died at Brooke Army Medical Center, here’s what we know about the flu outbreak lawmakers are connecting to the trainee’s death.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. WASHINGTON — Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus — and cases are expected ...

Since 1945, the U.S. military mandated flu vaccines—until Hegseth changed things earlier this year.

Officials anticipated a problem soon after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lifted the vaccine requirement in April.