The flu vaccineis now available in some locations. A new COVID-19 booster has been approved by federal health officials. And new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines are recommended for some. It's important to get the flu shot in September or October, said infectious disease s...
While the public has grown accustomed to calling additional shots "boosters," health officials are now moving 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...
This year's spike in respiratory illnesses has also arrived earlier than usual, and Gulick says it's "caught people by surprise" who haven't gotten their flu shot or COVID booster. But it's not too late to roll up your sleeves, if you haven't yet. 今年呼吸系统疾病的激增也比往常来...
MORE: CDC calls Florida's advice against new COVID booster 'dangerous' Scenario B: Severe flu and RSV activity Moderate COVID activity Overlapping peak Influenza and RSV were historically the two major viruses circulating during “cold and flu season.” However,...
MORE: New poll shows why some adults aren't getting the COVID booster Because RSV appeared much earlier than usual in the season, filling up beds -- particularly in pediatric hospitals -- it seemed poised to continue. But RSV is petering out while cases of...
While the public has grown accustomed to calling additional shots "boosters," health officials are now moving 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...
COVID levels already are rising in the Houston area, so many are wondering about the right time to get their COVID booster. Currently, bivalent boosters are available that target both the original strain and omicron variant strains of COVID. Monovalent boosters targeting a newer strain of the ...
The CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get the vaccine targeting this season’s variants—even if they’ve had COVID or received an older version of the vaccine. If you have a compromised immune system, ask your doctor about your eligibility for extra booster doses. The summer surge...
The CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get the vaccine targeting this season’s variants—even if they’ve had COVID or received an older version of the vaccine. If you have a compromised immune system, ask your doctor about your eligibility for extra booster doses. The summer surge...
Can I get my flu shot, COVID-19 booster and RSV vaccine at the same time? It is recommended that the GSK RSV vaccine not be routinely co-administered with COVID-19 or influenza vaccines, at least 14 days before or after receiving them. COVID-19 vaccines are recommended to be co-admin...