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, ...

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 ...

As fall approaches, it's time to start preparing for the start of flu season as well. Influenza can spread any time of year, but typically increases in fall and winter in the U.S., according to the ...

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 ...

Many pharmacies are already encouraging people to get their annual flu shot. Doctors say that timing is important with your flu shot. It’s best to aim to get your shot in a specific window of time ...

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 ...