The flu is skyrocketing in NJ, but is it too late to get the shot? Is it even effective, and will it make me get sick? Here's ...

Health experts typically advise getting your COVID-19 and flu vaccine by the end of October. However, if you've missed that window, you can still get them well into the respiratory virus season and ...

Is it still flu season? Health experts explain whether a second flu shot is recommended and who may benefit as flu activity ...

You want the strongest, longest protection. An infectious disease M.D. names the ideal window for your seasonal vaccines, ...

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 ...

Drugstores are ready to deliver updated COVID-19 vaccines this fall and insurers plan to pay for them, even though the shots no longer come recommended by an important government committee. On Friday, ...

Now that the CDC has finally issued final guidelines for the updated COVID-19 vaccines, at least some of the confusion on eligibility should clear up. There is finally some clarity on who can get the ...

Across New York, 26 children died from flu or flu-related causes during last year's flu season. Just four years ago, that number was only 3. Nationwide, the 2024-25 flu season saw the highest number ...

Flu season typically runs from October to May, with the CDC recommending vaccination by the end of October. The 2025-2026 flu shot protects against three common influenza viruses and takes about two ...