White House misleads on vaccine schedule as CDC changes US recommendations

The Trump administration overhauled the US pediatric vaccine schedule on January 5, 2026, upending years of scientifically ...

CDC announces new childhood vaccine recommendations, suggesting fewer shots

Under the new guidelines, the CDC recommends all children be vaccinated against 11 diseases, a decrease from the 17 ...
CNN

Tamiflu isn’t the only flu treatment available. These other options may fly under the radar – and provide relief

When the flu strikes, it can feel relentless: rising fever, hacking cough, stuffy nose and sore throat. For many people, relief can come in the form of Tamiflu, a prescription antiviral medication ...
Los Angeles Times

Cats Are Contracting Avian Influenza and Why This Problem Isn’t Go Away

Indoor-only cats are contracting H5N1, challenging the assumption that only outdoor hunters are at risk. Raw pet food and unpasteurized milk have been identified as significant vectors for viral ...
Global News

3 kids die from influenza A-related complications since start of December in Ontario

Three children in Ontario have died from influenza A-related complications since the start of December, health officials say. The Eastern Ontario Health Unit said in a notice Monday the children were ...
The Tico Times

Influenza Variant Circulates in Costa Rica as Health Officials Urge Prevention

Health officials in Costa Rica have confirmed the presence of a new influenza A(H3N2) variant, subclade K, as cases of respiratory illnesses rise during the holiday season. The Ministry of Health ...
The Hill

New type of flu emerges: What to know about the new K variant of influenza A

(NEXSTAR) – As we get deeper into flu season, a new type of the influenza virus has been identified, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms. The new strain is a variation of influenza ...
STAT

Merck to buy Cidara, maker of a flu prevention drug, for $9.2B

Andrew Joseph covers health, medicine, and the biopharma industry in Europe. You can reach Andrew on Signal at drewqjoseph.71. Merck said Friday it would buy Cidara Therapeutics, the maker of an ...
Los Angeles Times

Why Influenza Remains a Public Health Priority And Is Still a Global Problem

Influenza remains a significant global health burden, causing millions of visits and tens of thousands of deaths in the U.S. annually. The virus evolves constantly through antigenic drift and shift, ...
News Medical

Global study suggests potential for universal vaccine against Haemophilus influenzae

A vaccine that tackles the bacteria that cause up to 200 million childhood infections every year could be possible, experts say. The team found that H. influenzae from around the world show ...
WSAW

Vaccination is best prevention for influenza

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - As the weather gets colder, folks may seem more likely to get sick with the seasonal flu. To protect yourself, doctors are recommending that you get your annual flu vaccination. ...