A new shorter needle could make flu shots less of a pain. Sept. 6, 2011— -- Squeamish about getting a flu shot? You may be in luck. This fall, people seeking flu shots may be able to skip the big ...

More children died from the flu this past season than any year outside of the swine flu pandemic in 2009. Most of them were unvaccinated. That's why some doctors are hoping that the first nasal flu ...

Flu vaccine makers began shipping on Monday a new form of the annual flu shot, with a significantly shorter needle. The new vaccine should make it easier for people with a fear of needles to get ...

This flu season, there’s a new way to protect yourself and your family—without booking an appointment, sitting in a waiting room, or bracing for a needle. FluMist, a nasal spray vaccine that has been ...

Back-to-school season is an exciting time of year, but it’s also the start of something no one likes: flu season. And in case you didn't already know: The top science-backed way to lower your risk of ...