The flu shot is different this year, thanks to COVID - NPR
Oct 17, 2024 · The flu shot is different this year, thanks to COVID. People getting the flu shot this year will be vaccinated against three commonly circulating strains instead of four, after one went extinct...
Flu continues to spread at high levels, as ... - NBC News
Jan 12, 2024 · Dehydration, shortness of breath, high fevers and extreme body aches are sending people to the hospital in the most severe flu cases, doctors say.
Flu continues to spread across the U.S., infecting millions ... - NBC News
The floodgates have opened on the flu, with millions of people across the U.S. reporting the illness and nearly 3,000 deaths from influenza since the beginning of October, according to the latest...
FDA approves first flu vaccine that can be self-administered at …
Sep 20, 2024 · The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first flu vaccine that does not have to be administered by a health care provider, but it won’t be available in time for this ...
Flu and RSV are rising in the U.S. as Covid peaks in some areas - NBC News
Oct 13, 2023 · There are signs that flu is beginning to spread across the U.S., the CDC warned Friday. Some fear a “tripledemic” of Covid, flu and RSV could occur this winter.
Flu Returns as Omicron Surges - The New York Times
Dec 22, 2021 · The flu virus, which all but disappeared in early 2020, is once again circulating in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported about 2,500 cases from clinical...
Flu News & Spotlights | CDC
Flu News & Spotlights. There are ongoing outbreaks of H5N1 bird flu in US wild birds and poultry. The latest information is available on the Avian Flu News & Spotlights page. This page highlights new and noteworthy influenza-related developments and feature stories by influenza season.
Influenza (Flu) | Influenza (Flu) | CDC - Centers for Disease …
Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. Learn about flu, including symptoms, prevention methods, and treatment options.
No needles required: The FDA approves an at-home flu vaccine
Sep 20, 2024 · The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first flu vaccine that people can administer to themselves at home. The agency on Friday gave the green light for people who have been screened...
Flu Vaccines for 65+: New Findings on 'Super' Shots - WebMD
Oct 11, 2024 · Researchers are learning more about enhanced flu vaccines. Learn what the latest findings show, how available the vaccines are, and who should consider getting one.