What doctors say about one of the biggest flu shot myths

The idea that you can get the flu from the flu vaccine is a long-standing fallacy. Here’s what to tell someone who thinks ...
CIDRAP

Experimental mRNA flu vaccine is more effective than conventional flu shot, but causes more side effects

The experimental mRNA vaccine prevented 60% to 67% of flu infections, while the conventional vaccine prevented 44% to 54% of ...
NBC Los Angeles

A new, potentially severe flu variant is spreading in the U.S. Watch for these symptoms

A mutated strain of the flu is surging worldwide, sparking concerns about a severe flu season in the U.S. Here's what to ...

Warnings rise for U.S. as severe flu strain causes outbreaks in Canada, U.K.

A flu strain that emerged over the summer is causing "unprecedented" outbreaks in Japan, as well as in Canada and the U.K.
ABC 7 Chicago

Flu cases surge early in Cook County; this year's strain causes more severe symptoms

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The flu spread fast in Cook County this season. As of Friday, hundreds of cases had already been confirmed. The numbers are staggering. Cook County Health and Hospitals System ...