Now is time to get flu, COVID vaccines
CDC chief pitches COVID-19, flu vaccines during Cleveland visit; here’s what to know about shots & a new at-home test
Families have new weapons against winter viruses this year. The arsenal includes the 2024-25 updated COVID-19 vaccine, an updated flu vaccine, a new at-home test that detects both flu and COVID-19, and the return of free rapid COVID-19 tests from the government.
CDC launches new way to measure trends of COVID, flu and more for 2024
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a new way for Americans to look up how high or low levels of viruses like COVID-19 and flu are in their local area for 2024.
It’s time to get flu and Covid-19 shots
Respiratory virus season has arrived in the United States and health officials say that October is a prime time to get vaccinated.
Doctors: Now is the time to get flu, COVID vaccines
The beginning of October officially marks the start of flu season and while there hasn’t been a large number of cases reported in central Ohio this early in the season, doctors said that doesn’t mean the flu isn’t out there.
New CDC website shows if COVID or flu is on the rise in 2024
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a new way for Americans to look up how high or low levels of viruses like COVID-19 and flu are in their local area for 2024. This year's new "community snapshot" is the CDC's latest attempt to repackage its data in one place for Americans deciding when to take extra precautions recommended in its guidelines,
CDC conducting extensive probe into bird flu contracted by Missouri resident
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention should have results later this month that provide more insight into how a ...
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CDC warns that this year's flu vaccine may not be as effective this year
With flu season quickly approaching here in the U.S., a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ...
Flu vaccine might be less effective this year, new CDC report suggests
Last year, the CDC's report had estimated vaccine effectiveness in South America was 51.9% against hospitalization among ...
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The CDC says the flu vaccine will be less effective this year
Last year, the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention said that data indicated vaccines would reduce the risk of ...
Flu deaths in children hit new record as vaccination rates decrease: CDC
There were 200 pediatric flu-related deaths in the 2023-2024 season, compared to the previous high of 199 during the ...
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CDC warns flu vaccine may not be as effective in preventing hospitalization as previous seasons
Although the effectiveness of the vaccine in preventing hospitalizations appears to be lower in South America, the agency ...
Southern Seven Health Dept. hosting drive-thru flu shot clinics
Southern 7 Health Department scheduled community drive-thru flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout its service ...
Flu vaccine lowered risk of hospitalization in Southern Hemisphere by 35%: CDC study
This year's flu vaccine reduced the risk of hospitalization in the Southern Hemisphere but wasn't as effective as the one ...
Flu vaccine efficacy against hospitalization may be lower this season: CDC
Early estimates on the effectiveness of this year’s flu vaccines indicate they may be less effective at preventing ...
Two California dairy workers infected with bird flu, CDC says amid outbreaks in cows
Two California dairy workers have been infected with bird flu, state and federal health officials announced late Thursday.
Bird flu patient had no apparent contact with animals—there's still no evidence of sustained human-to-human spread
Six health care workers in the US who were in close contact with a patient known to have bird flu developed mild respiratory ...