As flu cases are surging across the United States, here's what to know about whether or not you can still get the vaccine.

Medical experts say getting a yearly flu vaccination is the best way to prevent flu and its potentially serious complications.

Doctors and public health leaders, including at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recommend that most people 6 months old and older get the 2025-26 flu vaccine. The flu shot’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

It is safe and important to get a flu shot while pregnant, as it can decrease the risk of influenza virus for the mother and her baby.

How bad will the 2025-2026 flu season be? The exact timing, duration and severity of flu seasons vary each year and can only really be understood in retrospect, explains Robert Amler, MD, MMS, MBA, ...

“Most cases of flu can be managed safely at home, and NCH encourages our community to take simple, proactive steps to stay healthy and reduce the spread,” he said. “The best protection remains the ...