The 2018-2019 flu season may not have been as severe as the one that came before it, but it set a record of its own, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say. It was the longest in a ...

The 2018-2019 flu season has been a relatively mild one — and a pretty effective flu shot is part of the reason why. Mid-season estimates suggest that the flu shot has reduced the risk of illness by ...

(WXYZ) — The CDC has released a new estimate concerning flu-related deaths. The numbers range between 9,600 to almost 16,000 deaths for the 2018-2019 flu season ...

Increasing Flu Vaccination Rates In general, routine annual vaccination is recommended for all patients ≥6 months of age who have no contraindications. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices ...

It seems like talk about vaccines is everywhere these days – and rightly so, as immunizations save lives. It’s estimated that during the 2018-2019 flu season, flu shots helped prevent more than 4 ...

RALEIGH (WTVD) -- Officials in North Carolina have confirmed the state's first flu death of the 2018-2019 season. Two flu-related deaths were reported in North Carolina previously, but since those ...

It's nearly time to roll up your sleeve, brace yourself for a small prick, and hope the nurse or doctor offers you a lollypop for your troubles. The annual flu vaccine will soon roll out across ...

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