Flu shots save lives across the United States every year. These vaccines are good at protecting the population from severe influenza infections, but not every person gets the same level of protection.

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The current flu season saw New York, excluding New York City, report a flu vaccination rate of about 27%, which contributed to the state suffering a record-high number of pediatric flu deaths, at 25.

Of the 25 children who died from flu, only one was vaccinated, the state health commissioner, Dr. James V. McDonald, noted. Five were too young to be vaccinated, he said in a statement.

Dr. Joshua Williams, a pediatrician whose federal funding for a vaccine awareness program was cut, talks to 12-year-old patient Tiovian Darden in Denver on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

Follicular-phase vaccination was associated with 0.82 extra cycle days (95% CI 0.40-1.24) with a flu shot only and 0.99 more days (95% CI 0.55-1.43) with concurrent flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.

New research from the Cleveland Clinic found higher rates of the flu in vaccinated people compared to unvaccinated. As the study fuels vaccine skepticism, experts explain what the study really ...

A preprint study from Cleveland Clinic suggests that the flu vaccine might not have the protective effects people expect, but doctors note that there are limitations to the research.

It’s difficult to predict what this year’s flu season is going to be like. But it’s a good time to start thinking about vaccination. Flu vaccines are now available for 2025.

Since a flu shot can take up to 2 weeks to be effective, it’s a good idea to avoid close contact with anyone who you know has the flu. Who should NOT get a live virus flu vaccine (nasal spray)?