If you still haven't gotten yourCOVID or flu shot, don't fret – experts say it's the perfect time to get vaccinated before the holidays are in full swing. "It's not too late, and you can get them both at the same time, according to the CDC," CBS News chief medical corresponden...
High-dose flu shot: This egg-based flu shot contains four times the antigen of the standard-dose, inactivated virus vaccines to produce a stronger immune response in the body. It’s approved for individuals 65 and older, per the CDC. Cell-based flu shot:This flu shot contains virus that ...
The U.S. is seeing a "quad-demic" as cases of COVID-19, flu, RSV and norovirus spread at the same time. Experts said this is what you need to know. 1 month ago What to know about 'quad-demic' of flu, norovirus, COVID and RSV in US ...
That's why getting both a flu shot and COVID vaccine (and aCOVID booster) is important. Being infected with both respiratory ailments at the same time can be "catastrophic to your immune system," Dr. Adrian Burrowes, a professor of family medicine at the University of Cent...
With first-time COVID-19 immunizations continuing and the plan to offer booster vaccines to most Americans starting next month, what are the considerations for getting COVID-19 and flu shots at the same time? Medscape/WebMD asked Andrew T. Pavia, MD, for his advice. He is the George an...
Children who are eligible may receive a flu vaccine, RSV vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine at the same time. How many flu shot doses does my child need? Children 6 months to 8 years old who are receiving influenza vaccine for the first time or who have received only one previous dose of ...
take weeks to recover. The best way to stay healthy and avoid days stuck in bed is with your annual flu vaccine. And with COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases also rising during flu season, it’s more important than ever to get your flu shot to protect yourself and ...
Regularly wash your hands with soap and clean water for at least 20 seconds or use sanitizer. Also, don't smoke and do get a flu shot. Can COVID, RSV and flu shots help? Health care professionals stress the importance of being up-to-date with shots for COVID-19, flu and RSV −...
Flu activity 'elevated' in US but showing signs of abating, CDC data shows
While the 2024–25 COVID-19 vaccine likely won't be available until September or October—and can be given at the same time as the flu vaccine—the RSV vaccine has not changed since last year and may be taken slightly earlier, toward the end of August, Patel said. ...