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,
Fall immunization now open for bookings, includes flu and COVID-19 vaccines
Saskatchewan residents can now book flu and COVID-19 vaccines for the fall immunization season. Appointment bookings are now open for the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s fall immunization clinics across the province. Clinics will start the week of Oct. 15.
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.
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.
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.
Flu, COVID-19 vaccines available for New Brunswickers next week
COVID-19 and flu vaccines will be available for people aged six months and older in New Brunswick beginning Oct. 15. Appointments can be booked online or by contacting a participating community pharmacy; however, Public Health says not all pharmacies are using the online booking system.
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.
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,
Manitoba urging residents to get flu shots, COVID-19 vaccines
The province is urging Manitobans to get a flu shot and an updated COVID-19 vaccine as the respiratory virus season gets underway.
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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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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 ...
Appointments begin for influenza and COVID-19 vaccines in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan residents can now start booking their appointments for this year’s influenza and COVID-19 vaccines. Immunization ...
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The first COVID-19 strain increased risk of cardiovascular issues for up to 3 years after infection, study finds
It's not clear whether contracting the coronavirus after 2020 also made people more likely develop these conditions.
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Is this the way COVID ends? Next-generation inhaled vaccines could be the key to ending pandemic
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...