Influenza (flu) season happens every year. It starts in the fall and continues into the spring. Flu is a potentially serious illness that can lead to a few days of feeling bad and missing work, or it ...

10,000 families participating in research by The Kids Research Institute Australia have demonstrated the effectiveness of a simple text message for increasing the number of children receiving their ...

Knowing which vaccines older adults should get and hearing a clear recommendation from their health care provider about why a particular vaccine is important strongly motivated them to get vaccinated.

Herpes zoster, or shingles, is a disease caused by the Varicella Zoster virus . This disease is usually characterized by the growth of fluid-filled blisters on the skin. Currently, shingles can only ...