New CDC website shows if COVID or flu is on rise in 2024
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.
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,
RSV, COVID, flu shots who should get vaccinated; according to the CDC
In addition to vaccinations, Shah emphasizes the importance of avoiding gatherings when you do not feel well and shares an anecdote about his family's plan to stay healthy.
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CDC urges covid, flu shots, but public interest is flagging
The CDC anticipates 800,000 flu, covid and respiratory syncytial virus hospitalizations in the coming months, on par with last year.
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.
Free COVID tests return as CDC says this one variant now accounts for nearly 60% of cases
As free tests are now available, one COVID-19 variant continues to be the most prevalent in the United States.
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Science Fact Check: Was the Definition of COVID Vaccine 'Changed'?
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Last school year, fewer kindergartners were vaccinated, CDC says
In the 2023-24 school year, the CDC reported vaccine coverage among kindergartners decreased across all reported vaccines.