Vaccines
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Nearly 50% in US Believe in Medical Conspiracy TheoriesAbout half of Americans agree with at least one medical conspiracy theory, a new study suggests.
By Rachael Rettner Last updated
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When should I get my flu shot?Fall has arrived, and with it the annual call to get your flu shot. But when's the best time to get the jab?
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Flu shot facts and side effectsThe seasonal flu shot is a yearly vaccine that protects against the flu, or influenza. Here's what you need to know about it.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Could we ever eradicate the flu?We have influenza vaccines, but is it possible to eradicate the flu?
By Isobel Whitcomb Published
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Quick guide: Most widely used COVID-19 vaccines and how they workLearn about the most widely used COVID-19 vaccines.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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10 amazing health stories you may have missed in 2021Here are some medical stories that really wowed us this year.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Flu shot may be a 'bad match' for dominant strainThe shots should still help prevent severe disease.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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HPV vaccine slashes cervical cancer rates by 87% among women in the UKThe 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.
By Yasemin Saplakoglu Published
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Should you mix and match COVID-19 vaccines?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).
By Yasemin Saplakoglu Published
