Severe flu seasons in recent years have brought to light a little-known danger of influenza infections in kids: a rare brain ...

At least 11 children in the U.S. have died from influenza-associated acute necrotizing encephalopathy since October 2023, a ...

CDC advisory committee recommends thimerosal-free influenza vaccines for all adults and children, despite claims that the mercury-based preservative poses no health risks.

As for the clinical presentation, most kids had fever (93%) and seizures (68%). They also had elevated liver enzymes (78%), ...

The mercury-based preservative thimerosal will be removed from all flu shots distributed in United States, Health and Human ...

Doctors and infectious disease experts stress that flu vaccines are safe, and they are especially important for older adults ...

Before this flu season, the CDC recommended that those who had experienced signs of a severe egg allergy should receive a flu vaccine "in an inpatient or outpatient medical setting." Although the ...

Thimerosal is an ingredient that helps keep vaccines pathogen free. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a noted vaccine skeptic, has falsely stated the ingredient is a ...

The CDC said Thursday it is updating its recommendations for testing, treatment and protection for workers who may be exposed ...

CDC data shows flu season is well underway, two months ahead of schedule By Associated Press Published Nov. 17, 2023, 6:35 p.m. ET ...