Doctors generally agree that right now is too early for a flu shot. “The concern is that the protection will wane,” says ...

Many health care providers are starting to get in their stock of vaccine, and are encouraging patients to get the shot.

A new shorter needle could make flu shots less of a pain. Sept. 6, 2011— -- Squeamish about getting a flu shot? You may be in luck. This fall, people seeking flu shots may be able to skip the big ...

The number of kids who die from the flu every year is sobering. Last year, there were 216 pediatric flu deaths - the highest in 15 years.