How does the flu shot work? How it protects against the flu and why it changes every year

The flu shot works by introducing your body to antigens, which helps your immune system produce antibodies that allow your body to fight infection.

Medical Moment: Understanding the Flu Vaccines with USA Health’s Dr. Peter Rippey

Flu season is here, and USA Health’s Dr. Peter Rippey joined WKRG News 5 to discuss the benefits of the flu vaccine. In the ...

A stick of gum could soon detect the flu — here’s how it works

The flu causes millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and tens of thousands of deaths each year in ...
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Here’s how the new at-home flu vaccine works

(CNN) - For the first time this flu season, many Americans will have the option to give themselves the flu vaccine. FluMist is now approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use at home, ...
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Not All Flu Shots Work the Same for Older Adults, CDC Committee Warns

Most flu deaths occur in people 65 and older, but the right vaccine can help. Health experts recommend three specific flu ...
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For the first time, flu vaccines can be delivered to your house

For the first time ever, people can protect themselves and their children against influenza with an at-home option for ...
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“There’s still time to get your flu vaccine,” Public health recommends vaccines ahead of seasonal spikes

With flu season rapidly approaching, Humboldt County’s public health department is recommending getting seasonal vaccines to ...

What type of flu shot is best for people over age 65

People over the age of 65 may benefit more from a specialized flu shot like the high dose flu vaccine or the adjuvanted ...