Latest Flu News

What to know as fall vaccinations against COVID, flu and RSV get underway

Sep. 29, 2023 13:01 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Updated COVID-19 vaccines may be getting a little easier for adults to find but they’re still frustratingly scarce for young children. Health officials said Thursday the kid shots have started shipping — and reminded most everyone to get a fall flu shot too. ...

Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, the White House says

Sep. 23, 2023 14:34 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and annual flu shot, the White House said Saturday. The White House physician, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, said in a memo that Biden received both shots on Friday. O'Connor said Biden, 80, also was vaccinated...

Editorial Roundup: Georgia

Sep. 14, 2023 15:23 PM EDT

Dalton Daily News. September 13, 2023. Editorial: Get your flu shot It’s that time of year again for flu shots. Health care experts say it is not too early to get your flu shot. Here are the recommendations from the Centers for Disease...

Updated COVID shots are coming. They're part of a trio of vaccines to block fall viruses

Sep. 09, 2023 10:48 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Updated COVID-19 vaccines are coming soon, just in time to pair them with flu shots. And this fall, the first vaccines for another scary virus called RSV are rolling out to older adults and pregnant women. Doctors hope enough people get vaccinated to help avert...