The reason why many older Americans skip seasonal vaccines
Many middle-aged folks and seniors are shrugging off their annual flu or COVID-19 shot for a very simple reason, a new survey has found.
Feb 7, 2026
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Respiratory Tract Diseases: News and Research on Influenza, Human
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Nasal spray for flu prevention shows promising trial results
Researchers have developed a nasal spray for flu prevention that has shown promising results in preliminary human trials. Seasonal influenza (the flu) is an acute respiratory infection that affects up to one billion people ...
Why aren't more older adults getting flu or COVID-19 shots?
This winter's brutal flu season isn't over, and COVID-19 cases have risen recently too. But a new poll taken in recent weeks shows that vaccination against both viruses lags among people 50 and over, and the national survey ...
Feb 3, 2026
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52 kids have died from flu so far this season as child hospitalizations rise
The flu is hitting kids hard this season.
Feb 2, 2026
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Flu cases on the rise in California; doctors urge vaccinations
With months left of flu season, influenza cases are on the rise in California and transmission is high in the San Francisco Bay Area, data shows.
Feb 2, 2026
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Washington state measles outbreak grows
Three more measles cases have been confirmed in Snohomish County after an outbreak began two weeks ago, public health officials said on Jan. 28. Earlier in January, three children in Snohomish County tested positive for measles ...
Jan 30, 2026
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Influenza and whooping cough vaccines safe in twin pregnancies
Women who receive the influenza or whooping cough vaccine during a twin pregnancy do not face a higher risk of birth complications, University of Queensland researchers have found. The study—which showed 72% of women pregnant ...
Jan 29, 2026
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Flu cases are already high in SC but they may spike even higher soon
A winter storm is not the only thing to worry about in South Carolina. While flu cases have decreased since the first week of 2026, the state is still on alert for widespread flu activity. Latest data from the South Carolina ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Donations sought as Red Cross laments 'severe' blood shortage
The Red Cross is appealing to past donors and potential new donors as it says a "severe blood shortage" could result in delays for surgeries and other medical procedures.
Jan 21, 2026
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The flu is everywhere: So why aren't Canadians getting vaccinated for viral illnesses?
The death of Prashant Sreekumar made headlines across Canada when the 43-year-old father of three died in the emergency room of Edmonton's Grey Nuns hospital after waiting for eight hours with chest pains.
Jan 20, 2026
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