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Vaccines

Here's what to know about hantavirus vaccines

  • May 11
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FDA blocked COVID, shingles vaccine research findings

  • May 6
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Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says

  • Apr 21
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Judge blocks efforts to reshape vaccine policy

  • Mar 16

Flu vaccines didn't work that well in the US, officials find

  • Mar 14

Doctors are ignoring new federal vaccine recommendations

  • Jan 27

New map shows how to spot the measles risk level in your ZIP code

  • Jan 15

US drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child

  • Jan 5

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What to know about back-to-school vaccines

  • Aug 5
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Judge temporarily blocks RFK Jr.'s efforts to reshape childhood vaccine policy

  • Mar 16
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Chicago health officials expect bad flu season, push for vaccinations

  • Dec 17, 2025
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CDC vaccine panel says not all babies need hepatitis B shot at birth

  • Dec 6, 2025
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Former CDC chief slams hepatitis B vaccine advice

  • Dec 5, 2025
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What to know about child vaccine schedule recommendations

  • Dec 4, 2025
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Pritzker signs bill strengthening vaccine access in Illinois

  • Dec 2, 2025
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IDPH issues guidelines for COVID-19, flu vaccines

  • Sep 24, 2025

Latest Stories

Over 2K measles cases reported in US in 2025, most in more than 30 years

The United States reported more than 2,000 measles cases in 2025, federal data shows, a higher annual total than the country has seen in decades.

  • Jan 1

New flu variant 'super' K linked to spike in cases amid holiday gatherings

This flu season seems to be getting worse by the day, according to health officials. The bulk of this year's cases are being linked to a new variant known as subclade K.

  • Dec 29, 2025

Nearly 5 million flu illnesses reported so far nationally, latest CDC data shows

New York City is seeing some of the highest levels in the country.

  • Dec 20, 2025

Chicago-area health officials expect bad flu season, push for vaccinations despite federal guidance

Chicago-area healthcare providers are stocked up with influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, but some doctors say it's been a tough sell this year.

  • Dec 17, 2025
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Flu concerns grow in US as UK sees more cases among kids

Concerns about the spread of influenza are growing in the U.S. as the U.K. sees a flu surge in children and young adults.

  • Dec 8, 2025