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September 23, 2024

Nasal spray flu vaccine gets FDA approval for home use: ‘A good alternative’

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved FluMist — the nasal spray flu vaccine — for home use by a patient or adult caregiver. Dr. Nicole Saphier and Dr. Marc Siegel weigh in.

September 22, 2024

Dr. Nicole Saphier on 'good alternative' for flu shot

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier weighs in on the FDA approving an at-home nasal spray flu vaccine and 12 Tufts University lacrosse players being diagnosed with Rhabdomyolysis, a rare muscle condition.

September 20, 2024

Latest COVID variant, XEC, has spread to half of US states, reports say

The latest strain of the COVID-19 virus, XEC, is circulating across the country. The new variant has been reported in at least 25 U.S. states, according to reports.

September 20, 2024

Pandemic expert on new coronavirus strain: 'No basis for concern'

Jake Granville, PhD, provides an update on the latest COVID variant, XEC, which is spreading across the U.S.

September 18, 2024

Flu shot scheduling: When is the best time to get the vaccine?

With flu season right around the corner, when is the right time to get a flu shot? The CDC and Dr. Marc Siegel share recommendations for optimal protection against the virus.

September 16, 2024

'Vaccine fatigue' blamed as roughly half of people in US will skip COVID and flu shots this year

A growing number of U.S. adults are hesitant to get recommended vaccines this fall, a new survey found. Doctors discuss potential reasons and why it could be concerning.

September 12, 2024

Hundreds of thousands of mpox vaccines donated to fight outbreak in Africa

Countries including Canada, France, Germany, Spain, and the U.S. have promised to donate mpox vaccines to African nations which are currently battling an outbreak of the disease.

August 31, 2024

COVID vaccine distrust growing among Americans, survey finds: ‘Should be a personal choice’

A growing number of Americans are skeptical of vaccines for COVID and other infectious diseases, according to a health survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania.

August 31, 2024

WHO to deliver 1.3M polio vaccine doses to 640K children in Gaza

The World Health Organization is launching a campaign to vaccinate 640,000 Palestinian children against polio after the first case of the disease in Gaza in 25 years was reported.

August 28, 2024

Shingles infection linked to risk of cognitive decline, says study: ‘Long-term implications’

Getting shingles just once could increase the risk of long-term confusion and memory loss, a new study has found. The researchers and other doctors discuss why there may be an association.