Uncertainty on COVID vaccine access looms ahead of virus season

Normally by this time of year as fall approaches, the FDA has approved new formulas for COVID-19 shots and CDC recommendations on who should receive them have been finalized. As this year’s ... Read More

Health officials urge flu vaccination, COVID-19 booster ahead of potentially more severe flu season

WYNNEWOOD, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- With the temperatures dropping, health officials are warning of a potentially more severe flu season compared to past years. "Each year, scientists look at the ... Read More

Expert Advice on Preparing for the Fall COVID, Flu Season

MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- People should prepare for the fall cold and flu season by getting the updated influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations, an infectious diseases expert says. "When ... Read More

Kinney Drugs begins vaccination appointments ahead of flu season

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Kinney Drugs has opened its seasonal flu vaccination appointments at all of its pharmacies, the company announced on Thursday. The pharmacy said it has an "ample supply" of vaccines ... Read More

Conflicting COVID guidance for kids raises concerns ahead of fall vaccine season nationwide

The American Academy of Pediatrics has provided vaccine recommendations and published its own vaccine schedule for nearly 100 years. But it has not traditionally diverged from federal recommendations ... Read More

Moderna's Updated Covid-19 Vaccine Gets Canadian Go Ahead for Fall Vaccination Season

OTTAWA--Moderna's updated Covid-19 vaccine has been approved by Canada's health department, putting it on track to roll out for the coming vaccine season. The biotech company said Friday the latest ... Read More

Flu, COVID-19 vaccination rates falling among health care workers

BOSTON (SHNS) – The rate of Massachusetts health care workers vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19 is declining, despite state officials pushing for the vast majority of providers to get their ... Read More

COVID-19 cases Illinois: IL reports 4,019 new coronavirus cases, 9 new deaths

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois reported 4,019 new COVID cases and 9 new deaths Wednesday. The Illinois Dept. of Public Health says "daily deaths reported on weekends and at the beginning of the week may be ... Read More