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It's that time of year again. And with the beginning of every flu season, misinformation and myths about the flu vaccine begin to circulate, making it difficult to dissect fact from fiction. So why should someone consider getting vaccinated against the flu? “Statistics

Pregnant women who get the flu are at increased risk for hospitalization, intensive care and death.

While the flu is a common illness, that hardly means the science around it is static. Recent studies are upending our understanding of flu vaccinations.

Should you get a flu shot while pregnant? What if you're allergic to eggs? Can the shot make you sick? A UnityPoint Health expert debunks five myths around the flu vaccine.

People who get the flu shot are less likely to have heart failure, a heart attack, and other heart disease events, according to a study.

Because the nasal spray or FluMist is not available this year, the flu shot is the only option. Here are a few strategies to help prepare your child.

Every year as fall approaches, doctors, health care providers, and public health experts begin reminding everyone that it’s critical to get the flu shot. This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s even more important
There are a number of reasons why the ongoing pandemic means you should make sure to get your flu shot this year as soon as possible beginning in September, according to Waleed Javaid, MD , Associate Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and…

Have you wondered why you feel sick after getting a flu shot?

Pregnant women, people with egg allergies, and those with a needle phobia can all be safely vaccinated against the flu. Learn why there's no valid reason to not get immunized.

Adults 65 years and older have a higher risk of complications from the flu.

The crisp air may have you thinking about football and pumpkins, but the change in season has health professiona

It's not too late to get your flu shot, which can protect you in ways that may surprise you.

Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu shot this season, the American Medical Association (AMA) says.

I thought I knew all I needed to know about flu shots. Turned out I was wrong.

Creating the annual flu vaccine involves marrying chicken eggs and a wily influenza virus that is among the fastest-changing bugs around. That's why researchers are adding new flu strains to the an...

Getting your flu vaccine can help in the fight against COVID-19

Haven’t found the time to get a flu shot this year? Flu season is well under way, and many questions certainly come with it. Protect yourself during this year’s flu season by knowing the answers to these common questions about the flu shot
When is it too late to get a flu shot?
While many choose to get vaccinated early in the fall when flu season begins, vaccinations can be protective as long as flu viruses are circulating. Since flu viruses can circulate…