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Why 4 new bird flu developments have experts worried about the virus
The H5N1 bird flu virus is changing and getting more opportunities to adapt to humans. Experts are …
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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Moderna stock tumbles 21% as earnings show people aren't getting as many COVID shots
Moderna lowered its annual sales forecast as sales of its COVID-19 vaccine dropped by 37%, fueled b…
Kelly Cloonan
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This is the best flu shot by a huge margin — in over a decade
The 2022-2023 flu vaccine was great at keeping adults out of the hospital — and even better a…
Hilary Brueck
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The 5 most common flu shot side effects
Common side effects of the flu vaccine include soreness, muscle aches, headache, mild fever, and na…
Jesse Harris,Jason McKnight
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This flu season may be awful but a well-timed flu shot and strategic masking will help protect you
Experts say getting a flu shot by the end of November is ideal, and there are certain instances whe…
Hilary Brueck
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Flu season has started early — these charts show where infections are rising fastest in the US
Flu season is off to an early start again this year. While cases are rising across the US, southern…
Kate Hull
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When is flu season? How to protect yourself from the flu virus this year
In the US, the flu season starts in October and can go until early spring, with cases peaking in Fe…
Jennifer Larson,Tania Elliott
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I made $9,450 and erased my credit card debt by joining 2 clinical trials. I just had to agree to get the flu and dysentery.
A clinical trial participant was able to erase his credit card debt and made nearly $10K for being …
Hilary Brueck
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Why you may feel slightly sick after getting the flu shot
You may feel achy or feverish after the flu shot, but these are side effects from your immune syste…
Kathy Jean Schultz,Tania Elli…
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The most common flu shot side effects, and what to expect after getting your flu vaccine
The side effects of the flu vaccine include symptoms like soreness at the injection site, headache,…
Jesse Harris,Jason McKnight
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5 people who got COVID boosters and flu shots at the same time share their side effects
Some people are combining a COVID booster with this year's flu shot. It's safe to get both at the s…
Andrea Michelson
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A man who had a rare case of 'flurona' describes feeling as if he had razor blades in his throat and 'wild' night sweats that cleared after 48 hours
Coinfections of flu and COVID-19 are unusual. Experts say they're not a big deal for young, healthy…
Hilary Brueck
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Yes, you should get a flu shot if you're pregnant or breastfeeding
It is safe and important to get a flu shot while pregnant, as it can decrease the risk of influenza…
Erin Heger,Tania Elliott
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Flu season starts this week. Getting a flu shot is linked to less severe COVID-19 symptoms.
This season's flu shot offers an added benefit: Researchers have found a link between getting the f…
Erin Schumaker
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The best deals for getting your flu shot this season
Pharmacies at retailers like Publix and CVS will offer you coupons and gift cards for getting a flu…
Emily Walsh
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Inside Verily's new strategy to expand clinical trial support
These are Insider's biggest healthcare stories for November 16.
Leah Rosenbaum
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The gap between Republicans and Democrats on flu shots is 20 percentage-points bigger than it was pre-pandemic
Catching both the flu and coronavirus at the same time dramatically increase a person's risk of sev…
Eliza Relman
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The guy who designs our annual flu shots is getting his in October, and suggests you do too
There are two key reasons experts are concerned the flu could hit early this year. A top expert exp…
Hilary Brueck
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There's an ideal window to get your flu shot for the best protection: late October or the first week of November
Your flu shot becomes less effective month over month after you get it, and flu cases usually peak …
Aria Bendix
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A woman had a severe case of the flu that led to cardiac arrest and a leg amputation after forgetting her flu shot. Now she's on a mission to get others vaccinated.
Shari Hall was put in a medical coma and had heart surgery after getting the flu. She wants others …