Six children have now passed away from the flu in Massachusetts, according to the Department of Public Health.

New research finds vaccination decisions aren't primarily driven by weighing facts, but by what researchers call "gist"—the feelings people have about vaccination.

The Department of Public Health’s dashboard, last updated Jan. 29, said six children and 187 adults have died from the flu ...

Flu levels are rising once again across the United States, with emergency department visits increasing among children over 5, ...

During the most recent flu season, 193 people have died of the flu, including the six children, according to the dashboard’s ...

A sixth child has died from influenza in Massachusetts, according to the Department of Public Health.The pediatric death was ...

Massachusetts health officials reported 193 flu-related deaths this season, including six children, with flu activity peaking ...

How long are you contagious with the flu? Experts say you can spread the virus for five to seven days after symptoms start, ...

The CDC reports 52 children have died from the flu so far this season. The agency said Friday that 90 percent of those children did not get the flu shot and experts say the numbers put pediatric flu ...

A wellness event offering flu shots and other vaccines will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at Walmart pharmacies nationwide.

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Despite a bad flu season, the share of residents choosing to get vaccinated against the virus has fallen. Here are 4 possible reasons why.