Latest Flu News

Don't wait for a holiday surge. Now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines

Nov. 07, 2024 12:46 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — If you missed the early fall push for flu and COVID-19 vaccines, it's not too late. Health officials say it's important to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays, when respiratory bugs tend to spread with travel and indoor celebrations. Those viruses...

It's time to roll up sleeves for new COVID, flu shots

Sep. 25, 2024 15:24 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fall means it’s time for just about everybody to get up to date on their flu and COVID-19 vaccines – and a lot of older adults also need protection against another risky winter virus, RSV. Yes, you can get your flu and COVID-19 shots at the same time. Don't...

Missouri bird flu case is a 'one-off' and the public risk is still low, officials say

Sep. 12, 2024 17:27 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials on Thursday said they don’t know how a Missouri person caught bird flu but believe it may be a rare instance of a “one-off" standalone illness. Investigators trying to determine how the person caught the virus have not been able to confirm the...