Influenza Vaccine: History, Price, Benefits, and Everything You Need to Know in 2026

A healthcare worker administering the influenza vaccine to an adult patient during flu season

The influenza vaccine, commonly called the flu shot, is a preventive medicine designed to reduce the risk of infection from influenza viruses. Vaccination against influenza began in the 1930s, with large-scale availability in the United States beginning in 1945. Both the World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend […]

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