Allergic reactions to the flu shot are very rare. If you do experience one, you may have symptoms such as trouble breathing, wheezing, skin rash or hives, and rapid heartbeat. Common side effects ...

The bottom line is that the flu shot is safe for almost everyone six months old or older. Your doctor may have you skip it if you've ever had a severe allergic reaction to the vaccine or if you ...

A new study has confirmed that it’s safe to get your COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot on the same day. This finding simplifies the vaccination process and reassures people who want to protect themselves ...

The flu vaccine is generally about 40% effective at completely preventing influenza, according to Blumberg. The flu vaccine protects against three strains of influenza, including two influenza A ...

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 ...

The flu season is in full swing in New York, and residents may be booking flu shots at their local doctor's offices and pharmacies. But does it work right away? The answer is no. It takes about two ...

The flu vaccine, for everyone ages 6 months and older, is crucial, Dr. Eduardo Azziz-Baumgartner, a medical epidemiologist in CDC’s Influenza Division, previously told USA TODAY. While it won ...