Two RSV vaccines have been approved for use in the U.S. in older adults, Arexvy and Abrysvo, and we’re entering our first respiratory virus season where these shots are available. RSV season usually ...

Vaccine side effects like soreness, fever, and fatigue scare some people out of getting their shots. Ask a doctor, though, and they’ll tell you these unpleasant symptoms have a silver lining: they’re ...

Many continue to worry about experiencing side effects from vaccines -- especially the COVID-19 vaccines -- but new data from a comprehensive meta-analysis suggests there is little to fear. The study ...

Novavax (NVX-CoV2373) is a vaccine used to reduce the risk of serious infection from the virus that causes COVID-19. Novavax can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Dec. 30 that it will no longer require states to report measures ...

Children who catch chickenpox are typically advised to stay off school until all spots have formed a scab, which is usually ...

FluMist (influenza vaccine live, intranasal) is a brand-name vaccine used to help prevent influenza (flu) in certain adults and children. As with other drugs, FluMist can cause side effects, such as ...

Hepatitis B is a type of liver inflammation due to a viral infection. Healthcare organizations indicate that receiving the hepatitis B vaccine more than once is not harmful. Hepatitis B can damage and ...

First-ever fentanyl overdose prevention vaccine could save thousands of lives annually, with human trials beginning early ...

If you have a mild illness like a cold, it’s fine to get a flu shot. If you’re already experiencing flu-like symptoms, like running a fever, feeling fatigued or having trouble staying hydrated, you ...