The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) responded to recent legislative moves in Illinois. Governor ...

An independent state committee will be responsible for setting vaccination guidelines that Illinois officials previously had ...

The new law shows how blue states are trying to counter Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s skeptical approach to ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a law that creates a state-level framework for vaccine policy and access, in response to uncertainty from the Trump administration.

Infections happen year-round, but peak whooping cough season lasts from late summer through fall. Pertussis is a cyclical disease, meaning it might spread widely through a community and then disappear ...

You may be tempted to skip your flu shot this season because of scheduling issues, a fear of needles or another reason. But ...

The CDC recommends getting a flu shot by the end of October, but it is never too late to get vaccinated. The CDC recommends that everyone aged 6 months and older receive a flu shot each season. This ...

Anne Goyette, who has leukemia, faced 10 days of delays trying to get a COVID booster amid confusion over RFK Jr.’s vaccine policies. Anne Goyette, who has leukemia, is at grave danger if she gets ...

With the holidays approaching, the Berrien County Health Department is advising everyone to get their flu and COVID shots. Health department public health nurse Jamie Bevington tells us they’re ...

While flu shot campaigns and initiatives start around the end of the summer, the peak season for flu is still weeks away. And if you haven't gotten your flu shot for this year, you may be wondering if ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. ER visits hold near 5.5% in October; officials urge fall vaccinations. Get flu, RSV and COVID shots on schedule; prioritize high-risk ...