Flu vaccine makers began shipping on Monday a new form of the annual flu shot, with a significantly shorter needle. The new vaccine should make it easier for people with a fear of needles to get ...

PATIENT WHAT SHE THINKS ABOUT NEEDLES. NOW, I’M NOT AFRAID TO GET A SHOT. NOW, THAT’S A BIG CHANGE FOR VIOLET. HER PARENTS CREDIT THE NEW COMFORT PROMISE AT EMERSON HEALTH IN CONCORD. IT’S DESIGNED TO ...

This flu season, there’s a new way to protect yourself and your family—without booking an appointment, sitting in a waiting room, or bracing for a needle. FluMist, a nasal spray vaccine that has been ...