Vaccines

We’re in a summer COVID surge, and updated vaccines are due soon. Here’s a quick update on what you need to know

Virologists say that the bird flu strain that is infecting cattle in the U.S. is unlikely to cause a pandemic in humans, but countries are gathering vaccines and stepping up surveillance just in case

Finland has decided to vaccinate farmworkers against bird flu—and experts say the U.S. should do the same

The first large trial of a COVID and flu vaccine combo suggests it boosts immune protection even more than single-target shots

Vaccines are a cornerstone of a healthy immune system—and a healthy life

Amid the pandemic, the Pentagon ran a conspiracy campaign to discredit vaccines—just so it could score points against China. The revelation is a worst-case scenario for global public health

Conspiracy thinking about autism drives anti-vaxxer presidential candidate RFK Jr.’s pick for vice president

The U.S. government has a stockpile of H5N1 vaccines, and several companies could make millions more if needed. But scaling up the supply could take time

Certain adults may need to get an additional dose of the measles vaccine. Here’s how to know if you have adequate immunity to measles

We need to do more to ensure older adults—including those living in long-term care facilities—are up to date on recommended vaccines

The deadly virus was practically eliminated in the U.S., but now it’s infecting more people.

Studies show that vaccination against COVID during pregnancy provides a powerful safeguard for vulnerable infants too young to receive the vaccine on their own