CDC ditches 5-day COVID isolation, argues COVID is becoming flu-like: The agency released a unified "practical" guidance for respiratory viruses.
arstechnica.com/science/2024/03/cdc-ditches-5-day-covid-isolation-argues-covid-is-becoming-flu-like/
Quick Glance: CDC Ends Five-Day COVID Isolation Guidance
- The CDC is no longer recommending Americans stay home for five days after a positive COVID-19 test.
- The new guidance advises symptomatic individuals to stay home and resume normal activities as symptoms improve.
- While COVID-19 remains a health threat, the CDC acknowledges it is no longer an emergency.
- The updated guidelines do not apply to health settings, the CDC stated.
'Very relieved:' First RSV vaccine administered in Australia: 60-year-old Keith Forrest was the first person in the country to receive the shot in the clinic.
9news.com.au/national/very-relieved-first-rsv-vaccine-administered-in-australia/a72bbdad-ee63-48f2-b93f-ccdd53d63eb6
Recommendations announced for influenza vaccine composition for the 2024-2025 northern hemisphere influenza season
who.int/news/item/23-02-2024-recommendations-announced-for-influenza-vaccine-composition-for-the-2024-2025-northern-hemisphere-influenza-season
Flu Vaccines to Change After COVID Kills Off One Strain of Virus: An FDA advisory committee has recommended that the United States switch from a quadrivalent to ...
webmd.com/children/vaccines/news/20240306/flu-vaccines-to-change-covid-kills-off-one-strain-virus
Michigan health department confirms 1st pediatric flu death of season: Michigan health department says it's still not too late to get a flu shot ...
freep.com/story/news/health/2024/03/11/michigan-pediatric-death-influenza/72931538007/
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No more free COVID-19 tests as of Friday, federal government says: Households across the country have been able to order four free rapid antigen tests through ...
cleveland.com/metro/2024/03/no-more-free-covid-19-tests-as-of-friday-federal-government-says.html
Ohio Flu activity remains among highest in the country: The CDC rates Ohio, Nebraska, New Mexico, Michigan and, Washington, D.C., “very high” for the spread of ...
cleveland.com/news/2024/03/ohio-flu-activity-remains-among-highest-in-the-country.html
A type of flu virus has disappeared – and Covid is to blame: Ever heard of the Yamagata flu lineage? You've probably had it before, but may not ever again ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/08/something-big-just-happened-flu-family-covid-blame-20428360/
CDC begins administering available flu shots to almost all age groups - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/society/202403050027
Flu Shots Are Moderately Effective This Season, CDC Says : The influenza vaccines being used this flu season are 41% to 44% effective in preventing flu-related ...
webmd.com/vaccines/news/20240301/flu-shots-moderately-effective-this-season-cdc
Flu Shots Are Moderately Effective This Season, CDC Says : The influenza vaccines being used this flu season are 41% to 44% effective in preventing flu-related ...
webmd.com/vaccines/news/20240301/flu-shots-moderately-effective-this-season-cdc
Expect COVID-19 vaccine to operate like flu shot, with a new round in the fall: The CDC has fresh guidance on COVID-19 vaccines and isolation needs ...
cleveland.com/metro/2024/03/expect-covid-19-vaccine-to-operate-like-flu-shot-with-a-new-round-in-the-fall.html
Does an October Birthday Protect Kids From Flu?: New research showed that children born in October may have lower rates of influenza diagnosis.
medscape.com/viewarticle/does-october-birthday-protect-kids-flu-2024a100041q
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New antibodies target 'dark side' of influenza virus protein: Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have identified antibodies targeting a ...
medicalxpress.com/news/2024-03-antibodies-dark-side-influenza-virus.html
Respiratory virus season in the US may be past its peak, CDC says: Key measures of respiratory virus activity in the United States have been trending down for ...
cnn.com/2024/02/19/health/respiratory-virus-season-peak/
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Children born in one month of the year 'less likely to get flu': A study found the best time for children to have a flu jab
walesonline.co.uk/news/health/children-born-one-month-year-28700048
Is the 100-year old TB vaccine a new weapon against Alzheimer’s?: Studies suggest the BCG jab discovered a century ago could provide a cheap and effective way of ...
theguardian.com/society/2024/feb/25/is-the-100-year-old-tb-vaccine-a-new-secret-weapon-against-alzheimers-dementia-bcg
Travelling for Umrah or Eid holidays? UAE doctors urge parents to ensure children are vaccinated - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/lifestyle/health/travelling-for-umrah-or-eid-holidays-uae-doctors-urge-parents-to-ensure-children-are-vaccinated
Are You a Grandparent? These Vaccines Are Important: Here's a list of vaccines that are important before you get too close to your grandchildren under the age of ...
healthline.com/health/new-baby-vaccination-guide/top-vaccines-all-grandparents-need
Influenza: vaccination in October achieves the best protective effect: Boston - The annual flu vaccination should not be given too late so that the immune system ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/149501/Influenza-Impfung-im-Oktober-erzielt-die-beste-Schutzwirkung
CDC to expand eligibility for free flu jabs, urges COVID vaccination - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/society/202402230013
Flu shots may be most effective in October, but it's not too late: New research shows that children who get vaccinated in October are less likely to get sick ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/02/21/metro/flu-shot-when-to-get-october-february/
A reminder that it's not too late for a flu shot 🤒
This is the first time the state flu rates have been designated above “high” this season. More: l.cleveland.com/FFua3d
Should you go to hospital if you have flu-like symptoms?: People with flu-like symptoms have been asked to not visit patients or attend routine appointments.
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/24125225.go-hospital-flu-like-symptoms/
Standing Vaccination Commission: New Stiko - other recommendations?: The members of the Stiko have almost completely been replaced. What kind of future ...
zeit.de/gesundheit/2024-02/staendige-impfkommission-neue-mitglieder-impfempfehlung
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Does frequently updating COVID-19 vaccines have any benefits? | Explained: COVID-19 vaccines: A new study has found that updated vaccines improved neutralising ...
thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/does-frequently-updating-covid-19-vaccines-have-any-benefits-explained/article67844070.ece
List of who is eligible for free Covid and flu jabs in 2024: Covid-19 vaccines can be bought from April 1, 2024, with a single dose costing £45 - but some people ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/health/list-who-eligible-free-covid-28597161
Tarrant County child dies from influenza in 1st pediatric flu death of the season
star-telegram.com/news/local/article285254642.html
Flu wave: Why many doctors vaccinate children: Influenza numbers are rising - also in school children. Vaccination of younger people could have major effects on ...
tagesschau.de/wissen/gesundheit/grippeimpfung-kinder-100.html
Coronavirus FAQ: Are we in a surge? How do you cope if your whole family catches it?
npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/01/13/1224470576/coronavirus-faq-surges-boosters-covid-paxlovid-flu-rsv
Opinion | Covid Vaccine Hesitancy Took Off This Winter. Can We Fix It?: A newer, more vague vaccine hesitancy is emerging. A New York doctor has some advice for ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/27/opinion/covid-vaccine-skepticism-doctor.html
Why Americans may be at risk of heart problems as COVID, flu spread: Expert: Respiratory viruses can cause inflammation, which can affect the heart.
abcnews.go.com/Health/americans-risk-heart-problems-covid-flu-spread-expert/story
UAE: Influenza vaccine recommended to some residents as infections rise - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-influenza-vaccine-recommended-to-some-residents-as-infections-rise
UAE doctors record surge in patient visits due to cold and high fever - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/lifestyle/health/uae-doctors-record-surge-in-patient-visits-due-to-cold-and-high-fever
Secret memo to Leo Varadkar warned legal cases over swine flu jab could cost State up to €750m
independent.ie/irish-news/courts/secret-memo-to-leo-varadkar-warned-legal-cases-over-swine-flu-jab-could-cost-state-up-to-750m/a1024493253.html
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Rising flu cases continue to surge among young children, especially in the Southeast and West
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/flu-cases-rising-young-children-southeast-west-rcna132032
20 essentials for every home during cold and flu season: 'Tis the season...for your whole family to come home with a cold. School is fully back in swing ...
yardbarker.com/lifestyle/articles/20_essentials_for_every_home_during_cold_and_flu_season/s1__39903043
Influenza claimed 8 lives last week, including a 3-year-old: CDC - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, Jan. 30 (CNA) More than 110,000 cases of influenza-like illness were ...
focustaiwan.tw/society/202401300020
Professional association demands: flu vaccination soon for all children?: Nuremberg - The flu is currently in peak season. A children's clinic in Nuremberg is ...
nn.de/nuernberg/einige-mussen-wir-intensivmedizinisch-betreuen-werden-bald-alle-kinder-gegen-grippe-geimpft-1.13992203
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Top COVID FAQs of 2023: Staying safe at home, flying tips, shot combos, new variant
npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2023/12/21/1219990346/top-covid-faqs-of-2023-staying-safe-at-home-flying-tips-shot-combos-new-variant
With a new Covid-19 variant on the rise, here’s how to stay safe this holiday season
edition.cnn.com/2023/12/22/health/stay-well-holidays-wellness/
How to stay healthy during cold, flu and COVID-19 season: Getting through winter healthy means trying to protect yourself from respiratory viruses.
chicagotribune.com/people/health/cold-flu-covid-season-20240119-nd75r2eubbcrtjbchadntvwlfq-story.html
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Why many more people are lining up for a flu shot than a COVID vaccine: Frantic lineups for scarce doses when COVID vaccines first became available have long ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/01/23/metro/why-many-more-people-are-lining-up-flu-shot-than-covid-vaccine/
Cheshire West and Chester residents urged to claim free flu jab: PEOPLE across Cheshire West and Chester are being urged to claim their free flu jab if they are ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/24068162.cheshire-west-chester-residents-urged-claim-free-flu-jab/
UK government eyes AstraZeneca factory expansion deal: State aid package worth tens of millions of pounds expected as part of any agreement
ft.com/content/d9916629-af1e-421e-a9fd-faa3ea767beb
Childhood respiratory illnesses: What to do during cold and influenza season: Dr. Laura Santos of Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone Health offers ...
nypost.com/2024/01/22/lifestyle/childhood-respiratory-illnesses/
Rising flu cases continue to surge among young children, especially in the Southeast and West
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/flu-cases-rising-young-children-southeast-west-rcna132032
Financial hardship forces Gerda to eat expired food at the end of the month: A Viennese woman is forced to eat expired food due to financial hardship and suffers ...
focus.de/panorama/welt/sieben-lebensmittelvergiftungen-im-jahr-aus-finanzieller-not-muss-gerda-58-am-monatsende-abgelaufenes-essen_id_259485496.html
More appointments planned after vaccinations demand: Additional opportunities for residents to receive the Covid-19 vaccine are expected to be created after an ...
royalgazette.com/health/news/article/20240121/additional-opportunities-for-residents-to-receive-the-covid-19-vaccine-are-expected-to-be-created-af/
Hong Kong may see sharp rise in Covid cases in next 2 months, experts say, urging vulnerable groups to get booster jabs
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3249243/hong-kong-risk-sharp-rise-covid-cases-next-2-months-experts-urge-vulnerable-groups-get-booster-jabs
Flu and Covid levels are rising: what does it mean for Christmas in the UK?: Figures show a sharp rise in flu infections and hospital admissions in England in ...
theguardian.com/society/2023/dec/17/flu-and-covid-levels-are-rising-what-does-it-mean-for-christmas-in-the-uk
Beware of the respiratory illnesses infiltrating Iowa: State documents high COVID-19 activity and moderate influenza activity
thegazette.com/health-care-medicine/beware-of-the-respiratory-illnesses-infiltrating-iowa/
Flu vaccination for the youngest: pediatricians and the vaccination commission disagree
stimme.de/regional/region/grippe-impfung-kinder-streitfall-kinderaerzte-impfkommission-stiko-art-4881696
COVID boosters lagging behind flu vaccines: Gallup: Less than half of U.S. adults say they have gotten the annual flu shot this year, and even less received the ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4370129-covid-boosters-lagging-behind-flu-vaccines-gallup/
Isle of Wight Covid and flu jabs still available this winter: The Vaccination Hub at St Mary’s Hospital is offering winter vaccinations, advice and support to ...
countypress.co.uk/news/24057633.isle-wight-covid-flu-jabs-still-available-winter/
Hong Kong Red Cross appeals for blood donors as it warns inventory to run out in days amid influx of hospital admissions
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3248945/hong-kong-red-cross-appeals-blood-donors-it-warns-inventory-run-out-days-amid-influx-hospital
5 die from covid since Christmas… but 800,000 VACCINES DUMPED - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
newsday.co.tt/2024/01/15/5-die-from-covid-since-christmas-but-800000-vaccines-dumped/
It’s a winter wonderland of viruses: How flu, COVID-19 and RSV will affect your family
cleveland.com/metro/2024/01/its-a-winter-wonderland-of-viruses-how-flu-covid-19-and-rsv-will-affect-your-family.html
Carnival virus warning: INCREASED Covid-19 cases and deaths locally, as well as the onset of influenza season, has led the Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh to ...
trinidadexpress.com/news/local/carnival-virus-warning/article_f7114598-b415-11ee-a562-7b2c967814a1.html
Latest Covid cases as Brits warned 'remain vigilant' after holiday hotspots rise: The numbers peaked last week on January 4
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/latest-uk-covid-cases-brits-9031047
Flu wave: Pediatricians call for vaccination for all children: The argument: prevent the virus from spreading. What speaks for and against and why not all ...
wiesbadener-kurier.de/ratgeber/gesundheit/grippewelle-kinderaerzte-fordern-impfung-fuer-alle-kinder-3209926
Shiva Parasram takes advantage of the mass vaccination site at the Divali Nagar today to get his 2024 influenza vaccine.
Video by Gregory McBurnie
As winter virus activity picks up, CDC warns of 'urgent need' to boost vaccine coverage
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/winter-virus-activity-picks-cdc-warns-urgent-need-boost-vaccine-covera-rcna129730
COVID-19 continues to spread and endanger people's lives. If you are living in the northern hemisphere, get your COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccines ... Show more
Doctors urge people to get vaccinated against flu and Covid-19 and to mask up in crowded places
straitstimes.com/singapore/doctors-urge-people-to-get-vaccinated-against-flu-and-covid-19-and-to-mask-up-in-crowded-places
Covid and flu rising ahead of holidays, increasing ER visits: Combined covid, influenza and RSV emergency room visits are the highest since February.
washingtonpost.com/health/2023/12/12/covid-rising-flu-rsv-variant/
‘Six may have died already this year’: It is possible that as many as six people in the country have died from the flu so far this year ...
trinidadexpress.com/news/local/six-may-have-died-already-this-year/article_f37a8ab0-b0e7-11ee-b0ab-a38adbe1c7ce.html
Pediatricians: Flu vaccination from early childhood would make sense: The vaccination recommendation is currently only aimed at children with risk factors ...
wn.de/welt/politik/kinderaerzte-grippeimpfung-ab-kleinkindalter-waere-sinnvoll-2896378
Commentary: Better COVID-19 booster vaccines are needed if we want people to take them
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/need-covid-booster-vaccine-effective-safe-omicron-4001661
Spain holiday hotspots reintroduce mask mandate as Covid-19 cases rise: A Spanish holiday hotspot is set to reintroduce face mask measures in response to ...
walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/travel/spain-holiday-hotspots-reintroduce-face-28396392
A new COVID-19 variant is spreading in North Carolina. Here’s what you need to know.
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article284014838.html
Protection against viruses: pediatricians advocate flu vaccination from an early age
spiegel.de/gesundheit/kinderaerzte-plaedieren-fuer-grippeimpfung-ab-kleinkindalter-a-0a66efce-7a1f-479a-a065-250fd62be3a7
Flu jabs for workers in travel, tourism: The Public Health Ministry is gearing up to provide an additional 200,000 doses of influenza vaccine to public transport ...
bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2720406/flu-jabs-for-workers-in-travel-tourism
Worth a shot: Why you should consider flu vaccination if you are pregnant: Pregnant women are among those at higher risk of complications of severe illness from ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/family/2024/01/08/worth-a-shot-why-you-should-consider-flu-vaccination-if-you-are-pregnant
Less than half of pregnant women get the flu shot. New data from UPMC Children's might change that.
post-gazette.com/news/health/2024/01/07/pregnant-women-flu-shot-upmc/stories/202401070008
People with new Covid strain report two new symptoms: Health experts fear the new strain could become a serious health issue
nottinghampost.com/news/health/people-testing-positive-new-covid-9010919
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