“Washington has monitored the spread of H5N1 closely since it was first detected in poultry in the state in 2022, and our state is prepared with the knowledge, relationships, and tools to minimize its ...

The clinics are appointment-free and do not require insurance or identification, the Boston Public Health commission said on ...

The ideal time for the flu vaccine is before the end of October, allowing it to reach full efficacy before the holiday season ...

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We spoke with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, the director of the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, about the agency’s avian flu response.

Data from the southern hemisphere show that this year's flu shot was 34.5% effective against hospitalization in high-risk groups during that half of the globe's winter respiratory season.

COVID has changed so much from the first few years of the pandemic, when people got those first vaccines in 2021,” said Dr. Doug Pogue, president of BJC Medical Group.

CDC data shows that whooping cough cases are rising in the U.S. Experts say routine immunization is the best way to prevent ...

Wearing a mask helps to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

Many factors affect the infectious period of seasonal influenza, commonly called "the flu," but there are some good rules of ...

Concerns about bird flu — officially known as avian influenza A (H5) — continue to mount, particularly in California.

Preventive measures such as handwashing, mask-wearing and staying home when symptomatic help reduce the spread of the virus.