An mRNA-based flu shot could make a huge difference in flu prevention, allowing scientists to pick a better strain match.

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Exactly how many people get the flu each year in the U.S. is unknown, given that many people recover at home without medical ...

Under new Defense Department guidance, annual influenza vaccines are now voluntary for all active duty and reserve service members.

As influenza spreads through towns and cities in the DMV and beyond, so is vaccine hesitancy. Respiratory illness activity in D.C. is high, and in Maryland and Virginia, it is very high, according to ...

This year’s influenza virus has been dubbed the “super flu” for how quickly it’s spreading — and how hard it’s hitting. In fact, infections have broken records in New York, with 71,123 positive flu ...

The 2025-26 flu season has been brutal, so far. At least 19 million Americans have had it, and it's not over yet. Flu season typically runs through May, so there’s still a good chance of getting the ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that the US military will no longer require the annual flu vaccine for troops.

Wastewater surveillance may be able to predict flu outbreaks and distinguish which strain is predominant roughly a week ...

Pete Hegseth announces the Pentagon's flu vaccine mandate for U.S. troops is over, saying service members can now decide for themselves to opt in.

The CDC advised pet owners not to feed raw animal products to cats and for vets to use protective equipment ...