NNV = 414. As in Spain, influenza virus A predominated, with A(H3N2) being 13% more prevalent (strain not included in the vaccine). Conclusions The season was delayed by sustained VRS circulation. The VE was lower than the national one. It is be essential to promote future campaigns to...
While the public has grown accustomed to calling additional shots "boosters," health officials are nowmoving away from the word "booster,"instead calling this year's shots the "2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine" or simply the "updated COVID-19 vaccine." This clarification helps distinguish previous a...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Chicago Department of Public Health urges the following: Everyone 6 months and older is encouraged to receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine. Everyone 6 months and older is also urged to receive the annual flu shot. Adults ages 60+, pregnant...
Annual flu vaccine It is safe to get flu, RSV and COVID vaccines at the same time, but you may consider getting them at different times based on estimated peak activity for each virus, Piedra said. "The seasonality of the influenza virus has changed the last couple of years due to the ...
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. ...
Public health experts are warning of a ‘quad-demic’ this winter. Here’s where flu, COVID, RSV, and norovirus are spreading RSV can be deadly, especially for older adults. What to know about symptoms and the new vaccine COVID sickens older ...
Dr. Hana El Sahly, the committee chair, said more safety data is needed before approval. There was a case of Guillain-Barre in the trial, and two people developed another rare nervous system disorder after receiving both the RSV and flu vaccine, one of whom died. Dr. M...
CDC data shows flu vaccine coverage among all children this year is at 24.8%, comparable to the same time last year at 25.2%. However, Dr. José Romero, director for the CDC's Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, said during the briefing that one reason for...
While they're possible with RSV, you're more likely to have body aches and fatigue with the flu. Flu symptoms tend to pop up 1 to 4 days after you're exposed to the virus. They'll last around 5 to 7 days. But if you've had the flu vaccine, they may last for a shorter amount...
You can get more than one vaccine at a time It’s safe to get both a Covid-19 and flu vaccineat the same time, according to the CDC, and it may be more convenient, rather than putting one shot off and getting sick in the meantime. If you’re getting more than one shot at a ...