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.
Public shunning ‘tripledemic’ vaccines for COVID-19, flu, and RSV
The public, by and large, has not been on board with immunizations in the aftermath of the pandemic, despite public health agencies heavily campaigning this year for more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19,
Flu, COVID-19 vaccines now available in Nova Scotia
Vaccines for COVID-19 and the flu are now available in Nova Scotia. The vaccines, which are recommended for everyone aged six months and older, are available from family doctors, pharmacies, nurse practitioners, family practice nurses, public health offices and mobile units. Appointments can be booked:
Updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines available in N.B. next week
Updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines will be available to New Brunswickers aged six months and older, starting Oct. 15, the Department of Health announced Tuesday.
Get COVID-19, flu vaccines as soon as shots available: Algoma Public Health
Algoma Public Health (APH) encourages residents to get COVID-19 and flu vaccines as soon as shots are available. “Both vaccines are safe and can be given during the same appointment, making it quicker for someone to access the immunizations that can help you stay healthy this season,” said Nicholas Minardi, APH manager of immunizations.
What Older Adults Need to Know About Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines
"Vaccines are the best way to prevent serious illness from flu and COVID-19," said Dr. Nirav D. Shah, principal deputy director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "People who get flu or COVID-19 after getting vaccinated are much less likely than those who did not get a vaccine to get very sick or go to the hospital.
Appointment bookings open in Sask. for influenza, COVID-19 vaccines
Bookings are now open across the province for seasonal influenza and COVID-19 immunization clinics, which are scheduled to start operating the week of Oct. 15.
Health Matters: COVID-19 boosters and flu shots to become available in BC on October 15
London Drugs pharmacist Penny Lehoux discusses the latest vaccines for COVID-19 and influenza and when people will be eligible to get them.
Albertans can now book appointments for flu, RSV and COVID-19 immunizations
Respiratory illness season is fast approaching and now Albertans can book an appointment to get immunized. This year, in addition to flu and COVID-19 shots, there's a new layer of added protection for some Albertans in the form of RSV vaccines.
Albertans can now book flu shots and vaccinations for COVID-19, RSV
Albertans are now able to book their annual immunizations against fall respiratory viruses, the province announced Monday. Those include vaccinations for influenza and COVID-19. A new vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is also available for seniors aged 75 years or older,
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New survey finds waning interest in getting COVID-19 vaccines and boosters
In a national survey, less than 20% of U.S. adults were concerned about respiratory viruses or interested in getting shots. A ...
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Why are COVID-19 vaccination rates so low right now? It’s complicated.
Dr. Nahid Bhadelia says a desire to forget the worst of the pandemic, the politicization of vaccines and changes in ...
Covid-19 may increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes and deaths for three years after an infection, study suggests
Covid-19 continues to be a powerful risk factor for future heart attacks and strokes for almost three years following the ...
LA County offering free COVID-19 booster shots, critical for fall and winter
In fall and winter, COVID-19 transmission usually rises. LA County offers free boosters at county clinics and vaccination ...
COVID-19, the flu and colds are back: Here’s your seasonal illness guide to respiratory viruses and their symptoms
It’s safe to get your flu shot and COVID shot at the same time, if you choose, and in the same arm or different arms. In ...
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No flu or COVID-19 vaccines for medical clinics as Alberta's fall immunization launch nears
Family doctors and nurse practitioners have been told they will not be receiving deliveries of flu or COVID-19 vaccines ...
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Is this the way COVID ends? Next-generation inhaled vaccines could be the key to ending pandemic
But that project, which began in June 2021, is now being shelved after funding ended. He calls the lack of federal government ...
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Health department offering seasonal vaccines Oct. 11
The City of St. Joseph Health Department will be hosting its annual vaccine clinic from 9 a.m. to noon, or while supplies ...