Every year, flu vaccines are updated to match the flu viruses expected to circulate. For 2026, the vaccine focuses on several influenza strains that research predicts will be most prevalent. This ...

Over the holidays, U.S. flu cases skyrocketed. Weekly hospitalizations from the virus went from under 7,000 at the start of December to over 33,000 by the last week of 2025, surpassing rates of the ...

Many companies offer free on-site flu shots and may also provide vouchers for local pharmacies. The out-of-pocket cost of a flu shot depends on where you go and what kind of vaccine you get. Flu ...