During the 2023-24 flu season, the CDC reportednearly 200 children died, most of whom were eligible for a vaccine but did not receive one. Federal officials are warning that a drop in vaccinations may have led to this increase in pediatric flu deaths. "Unfortunately, coming out of the COV...
Most people know that washing their hands regularly is an important part of staying healthy.During the cold and flu season,this is even more important because flu viruses can live long enough on surfaces for you to pick them up on your hands.Wash your hands using warm wate...
The flu shot does not work right away because it takes time for the body to develop antibodies, which help fight off the virus. It takes about two weeks after getting vaccinated for the flu shot to provide full protection,per the CDC. People should aim to get vaccinated before flu activity...
By John Shumway September 18, 2024 / 7:30 AM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - With this year's COVID-19 vaccine now available and flu shots out there as well, there are understandable questions. Such as do I need them, can I get both at the same time and what about ...
The CDC also updated its vaccine recommendations for the flu andrespiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, as it gears up for the spread of respiratory infections that typically starts in the fall. "These are some of the most commonly circulating viruses and they start to peak in the fall and wint...
vaccine when it comes out each year in October or November. But even later is better than not at all. It takes 2 weeks for the flu vaccine to take effect, and flu season can last into March or April. You should also get a COVID-19 vaccine and boosters as recommended by the CDC. ...
When FDA experts met to pick viral targets for the next flu season, they also discussed a promising new way to create vaccines. U.S. influenza vaccine production relies on a delicate chain of events. It starts each year with global surveillance and ...
As if the COVID-19 pandemic isn't scary enough, the flu season is not far away. How severe will the flu season be as it converges with the COVID-19 outbreak? What can we do to prepare? Dr. Benjamin Singer, a Northwestern Medicine pulmonologist who treats COVID-19 patients in theinte...
So why does one need to be kept so much colder? The others are either protein subunit or vector vaccines; the CDC details how they work here. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is in the latter group, using an inactivated adenovirus to prompt our bodies to create an immune response. It's ...
aThese days,many people become sick,especially have the flu.Every year,when the season changes, the flu spreads quickly.But how to prevent the flu?And what should we do then?[translate]