Giving influenza and pertussis (whooping cough) vaccines on the same day during pregnancy was not associated with higher rates of adverse pregnancy, birth, or newborn outcomes, according to a new population-based cohort study published late last week in JAMA Network Open.

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced the military is ending a longstanding policy that required all service members get the flu shot.

U.S. military service members and personnel are no longer mandated to get the annual flu vaccine. Here are the details on the updated policy. (AP Photo)

Health experts are hoping the effects of new Pentagon policy are minimal following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s new directive to make flu vaccines optional rather than required. Hegseth made the announcement on Tuesday, saying in an X post that the ...

Vaccination with a higher dose of the influenza vaccine may reduce the risk of developing dementia among older adults.

“The first-of-its-kind pivotal trial of an mRNA-based pandemic influenza vaccine underscores the potential of this technology to reshape how we confront emerging pathogens,” said Dr. Richard Hatchett, CEO of CEPI. “If successful, these efforts could transform our ability to respond swiftly and equitably to one of the world’s most enduring threats.”

Everything you need to know about the flu vaccine, including the nasal spray, egg-free options, who it’s free for and what to do if you’re scared of needles.