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Nasal vaccines offer convenience and another option for those wary of needles, but traditional vaccines are best for young ...

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, ...

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Share on Pinterest Experts say everyone who is eligible should get vaccinated against influenza this fall. Getty Images/Maskot A new flu variant of influenza A, or H3N2, has been nicknamed the “super ...

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 ...

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If you have a mild illness like a cold, it’s fine to get a flu shot. If you’re already experiencing flu-like symptoms, like running a fever, feeling fatigued or having trouble staying hydrated, you ...