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A man receiving a flu shot from a doctor

When should I get my flu shot?

By Rachael Rettner published

Fall has arrived, and with it the annual call to get your flu shot. But when's the best time to get the jab?

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Here's a look at the science of flu shots. Shown here, a vial and syringe.

Flu shot facts and side effects

By Rachael Rettner, Nicoletta Lanese published

The seasonal flu shot is a yearly vaccine that protects against the flu, or influenza. Here's what you need to know about it.

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An illustration of the influenza virus (giant blue sphere) surrounded by human antibodies (small y-shaped orange shapes).

Could we ever eradicate the flu?

By Isobel Whitcomb published

We have influenza vaccines, but is it possible to eradicate the flu?

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gloved hand prepping a covid-19 vaccine for injection

Quick guide: Most widely used COVID-19 vaccines and how they work

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Learn about the most widely used COVID-19 vaccines.

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The surgical team at NYU Langone Health examines the porcine kidney for any signs of hyperacute rejection. The organ was implanted outside the body to allow for observation and tissue sampling during the 54-hour study period.

10 amazing health stories you may have missed in 2021

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Here are some medical stories that really wowed us this year.

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Yard sign that read "flu shots today, walk-ins welcome." two people can be seen walking in the background

Flu shot may be a 'bad match' for dominant strain

By Nicoletta Lanese published

The shots should still help prevent severe disease.

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An illustration of human papillomaviruses.

HPV vaccine slashes cervical cancer rates by 87% among women in the UK

By Yasemin Saplakoglu published

The HPV vaccine reduced cases of cervical cancer by 87% among women in the U.K. who received the vaccine when they were 12 or 13 years old, according to a new study.

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Various vials of COVID-19 vaccines.

Should you mix and match COVID-19 vaccines?

By Yasemin Saplakoglu published

Many people will now be able to "mix and match" COVID-19 booster shots — that is, get a different COVID-19 vaccine for a booster, the FDA announced Wednesday (Oct. 20).

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woman in face mask receiving vaccine

Which COVID-19 vaccine has the lowest rate of breakthrough infections?

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Hints in the data suggest the Johnson & Johnson vaccine has the most breakthroughs, while Moderna has the least.

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Illustration of an mRNA chain with a virus particle.

Pfizer and Moderna vaccines may provide years of protection from COVID-19

By Yasemin Saplakoglu published

The mRNA vaccines will likely provide protection against the coronavirus for years if it doesn't evolve significantly, a small new study suggests.

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