Vaccinations

Can the Flu Shot Make You Sick? We Asked the Experts

09/21/2023

Can the Flu Shot Make You Sick? We Asked the Experts

With a potential tripledemic on the way, it's important to protect yourself and your immune system from serious infection.

Is It Safe to Get the Flu Shot While Pregnant?

09/17/2023

Is It Safe to Get the Flu Shot While Pregnant?

Flu season can feel scary even when you're not pregnant.

CDC Suggests Mpox Could Make a Comeback During Festival Season

05/17/2023

CDC Suggests Mpox Could Make a Comeback During Festival Season

After experiencing a sharp decline in cases, mpox is predicted to make a comeback in the coming months, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

FDA Proposes a Plan For an Annual COVID Shot — What to Know

01/23/2023

FDA Proposes a Plan For an Annual COVID Shot — What to Know

Getting the flu shot has become an annual tradition for many of us, providing yearly protection from one of the most common infectious diseases.

The Time to Get Your Updated COVID Booster Is Now, CDC Says

12/22/2022

The Time to Get Your Updated COVID Booster Is Now, CDC Says

We're firmly in sick season, and with so many illnesses swirling around (have you heard about the tridemic?), COVID-19 is no longer the only virus at the top of everyone's mind — the flu and RSV are taking up some prime real estate, too.

3 Signs You Might Need to Take a Sick Day

12/16/2022

3 Signs You Might Need to Take a Sick Day

When you wake up with a runny nose or scratchy throat, your brain immediately starts working through some mental calculus.

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I'm Already Sick — Should I Postpone My Flu Shot?

11/03/2022

I'm Already Sick — Should I Postpone My Flu Shot?

The holiday season can come with a lot of extra stress.

Selena Gomez Has Covid — and It's a Great Reminder to Get Your Booster

10/26/2022

Selena Gomez Has Covid — and It's a Great Reminder to Get Your Booster

Selena Gomez announced Wednesday that she's tested positive for COVID.

CDC Recommends COVID Omicron Booster For Kids as Young as 5

10/13/2022

CDC Recommends COVID Omicron Booster For Kids as Young as 5

As colder weather comes our way, more people will be spending time indoors in enclosed spaces, where COVID can easily spread.

Do You Need to Space Out Your Flu Shot and COVID Booster? We Asked Experts

10/12/2022

Do You Need to Space Out Your Flu Shot and COVID Booster? We Asked Experts

Flu season is upon us, which means it's time to set up an appointment to get your annual flu shot.

Turns Out, There Really Is a Link Between Period Changes and the COVID-19 Vaccine

09/28/2022

Turns Out, There Really Is a Link Between Period Changes and the COVID-19 Vaccine

When the COVID-19 vaccine became available in early 2021, doctors warned us of some potential (and expected) side effects, including fever, fatigue, and muscle aches.

New York Declares State of Emergecy Over Polio — Here's What You Need to Know

09/09/2022

New York Declares State of Emergecy Over Polio — Here's What You Need to Know

New York has officially declared a state of emergency after finding the polio virus in samples of wastewater from Long Island.