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October 31, 2024

Pig infected with bird flu for first time in US, health officials confirm

A pig in Oregon has tested positive for H5N1 bird flu for the first time, according to a Wednesday announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Doctors weigh in on potential concerns.

October 28, 2024

Bird flu update from Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst

With more human cases of H5N1 being identified, Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel offers thoughts on mutating strains, stockpiled vaccines and why people shouldn't panic.

October 25, 2024

Vaccines are 'community health tools,' says Dr. Marc Siegel

The doctor speaks about the importance of vaccinations among school-age children and whether people should get flu and COVID shots at the same time

October 23, 2024

Vaccines for flu and COVID: Should you get both at the same time?

With September and October widely considered the best times to get vaccinated for flu and COVID-19, some may wonder whether it’s OK to get both shots at the same time. Doctors shared insights.

October 17, 2024

Bird flu concerns mount as California reports more human cases

Concerns about bird flu — officially known as avian influenza A (H5) — continue to mount, particularly in California. Infectious disease experts voice their concerns and recommend precautions.

October 3, 2024

Bird flu kills 47 tigers, 3 lions and a panther in Vietnam zoos, state media reports

Forty-seven tigers, three lions and a panther have died in zoos in south Vietnam due to the H5N1 bird flu virus, state media reported on Wednesday.

September 23, 2024

Nasal spray flu vaccine gets FDA approval for home use: ‘A good alternative’

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved FluMist — the nasal spray flu vaccine — for home use by a patient or adult caregiver. Dr. Nicole Saphier and Dr. Marc Siegel weigh in.

September 22, 2024

Dr. Nicole Saphier on 'good alternative' for flu shot

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier weighs in on the FDA approving an at-home nasal spray flu vaccine and 12 Tufts University lacrosse players being diagnosed with Rhabdomyolysis, a rare muscle condition.

September 18, 2024

Flu shot scheduling: When is the best time to get the vaccine?

With flu season right around the corner, when is the right time to get a flu shot? The CDC and Dr. Marc Siegel share recommendations for optimal protection against the virus.

September 16, 2024

'Vaccine fatigue' blamed as roughly half of people in US will skip COVID and flu shots this year

A growing number of U.S. adults are hesitant to get recommended vaccines this fall, a new survey found. Doctors discuss potential reasons and why it could be concerning.