Can I get the flu jab if I've just had COVID-19? What you need to know about winter with both viruses
2 years, 10 months ago

Can I get the flu jab if I've just had COVID-19? What you need to know about winter with both viruses

ABC  

Flu season has officially arrived, with Australia already seeing thousands of cases of the virus. Both COVID-19 and influenza are now circulating in the community, and health authorities are pleading with people to get their flu shot to reduce the "life-threatening" risk of having both at the same time. "Once you're better, and once you're out of isolation, you can go and have your flu vaccine safely," Maria Boulton from AMA Queensland says. It's been a long time since we've had a "flu season" and Dr Mackay says it's important to remember there are four main types of flu and they all circulate at the same time — another reason why making a foolproof vaccine is difficult. On Wednesday, Queensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath warned some people would get both COVID-19 and influenza at the same time She there was a "great risk" of it being "life threatening".

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Chennai, Mumbai on high alert for flu: What you need to know
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chennai, Mumbai on high alert for flu: What you need to know

New Indian Express  

Flu season in India typically occurs during the monsoon and post-monsoon months, as the increased humidity following cooler weather creates an environment conducive to the spread of viruses. Types of flu found in India In India, several strains of the flu or influenza virus are commonly found, particularly during the monsoon and post-monsoon seasons. Influenza B Influenza B viruses are …

Revealed: The common medications that make your flu shot less effective
4 months, 1 week ago

Revealed: The common medications that make your flu shot less effective

Daily Mail  

Everyone is asked to get the flu shot every year to slash their risk of infection and hospitalization. While the flu shot is widely recommended, doctors are advising people to be careful about the medications they use before or after they get vaccinated because some drugs could decrease the vaccine's efficacy. There are more than 295 drugs that can interact …

Don’t wait for a holiday surge. Now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — If you missed the early fall push for flu and COVID-19 vaccines, it’s not too late. “Why not get a vaccine that’s going to help you reduce that risk?” Who needs a fall COVID-19 or flu vaccination? In addition, the CDC is recommending that people 65 and older get a second COVID-19 shot six months after their fall …

Should YOU have a flu jab? As up to half the country are offered it, read our ultimate guide to whether it's worth it - and how to make it work better if you do get it
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Should YOU have a flu jab? As up to half the country are offered it, read our ultimate guide to whether it's worth it - and how to make it work better if you do get it

Daily Mail  

An estimated 30 million people in the UK – almost half the entire population – are being offered a flu vaccine to reduce their chances of infection this winter. So just how good is the flu vaccine, when’s the best time to have it – and how can you boost its effectiveness to ensure you get the maximum protection this …

The flu shot is different this year, thanks to COVID
5 months ago

The flu shot is different this year, thanks to COVID

NPR  

The flu shot is different this year, thanks to COVID toggle caption Mark J. Terrill/AP This year’s flu shot will be missing a strain of influenza it’s protected against for more than a decade. One reason COVID mitigation efforts were so effective at eliminating B/Yamagata is there was already a fair amount of immunity in the population against this strain …

What to know about the available Covid-19, flu and RSV vaccines
6 months ago

What to know about the available Covid-19, flu and RSV vaccines

CNN  

CNN — It’s that time of year when any cough or sniffle could be Covid-19, flu or RSV — but there are ways to fend them off. Last year was the first year that the US had vaccines available to protect against all three major respiratory viruses — Covid-19, flu and RSV — but vaccine uptake was low for the …

So THAT'S Why You Feel Like Crap After Your COVID Or Flu Shot
6 months, 1 week ago

So THAT'S Why You Feel Like Crap After Your COVID Or Flu Shot

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A new COVID-19 shot is here, and the Food and Drug Administration is recommending everyone 6 months old and up get it. According to the FDA, the new shots are expected to trigger side effects similar to those of the previous COVID-19 vaccines: headaches, fatigue, mild fevers and muscle pains. As a result, “the side effects of …

New COVID-19 vaccines targeting JN.1 variant under review by Therapeutic Goods Administration
6 months, 2 weeks ago

New COVID-19 vaccines targeting JN.1 variant under review by Therapeutic Goods Administration

ABC  

Australia's national drug regulator is evaluating the safety and efficacy of two new COVID-19 vaccines designed to provide better protection against new variants of the virus. While there is no longer much circulation of the original JN.1 variant in Australia, Professor Esterman said the new vaccines — targeting JN.1 — would likely still prove highly effective. While TGA approval isn't …

There’s a new highly transmissible COVID-19 variant. Could FLiRT lead to a summer uptick?
10 months, 1 week ago

There’s a new highly transmissible COVID-19 variant. Could FLiRT lead to a summer uptick?

LA Times  

Passengers with and without face masks travel through at Los Angeles International Airport in January. Two new COVID-19 subvariants, collectively nicknamed FLiRT, are increasingly edging out the winter’s dominant strain ahead of a possible summer uptick in coronavirus infections. “It’s been quite a while since we’ve had a new dominant variant in the U.S.,” said Dr. David Bronstein, an infectious …

COVID-19 intensifies across California, with the worst probably still to come
1 year, 2 months ago

COVID-19 intensifies across California, with the worst probably still to come

LA Times  

The winter COVID-and-flu season is ramping up in California and nationwide, with doctors and other experts saying the worst of the respiratory illness season is still to come. “And we’re probably not quite to the zenith of it yet,” said Dr. Elizabeth Hudson, regional chief of infectious diseases at Kaiser Permanente Southern California. “Looking at some of the data that …

Flu, RSV and Covid starting to circulate in the US amid fears of ‘tripledemic’
1 year, 4 months ago

Flu, RSV and Covid starting to circulate in the US amid fears of ‘tripledemic’

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Experts have been urging Americans to stay up-to-date on their Covid, …

Moderna's combined flu and Covid vaccine could cut down visits to your doctor as it proves to be just as effective as separate shots
1 year, 5 months ago

Moderna's combined flu and Covid vaccine could cut down visits to your doctor as it proves to be just as effective as separate shots

Daily Mail  

An experimental combination vaccine for the flu and Covid could be just as effective as getting two separate shots, clinical trials found. An experimental combined vaccine from Moderna for the flu and Covid could be just as effective as getting two separate shots, clinical trials found Less than one-fifth of US adults plan to get the updated Covid booster, and …

What you need to know as fall vaccinations against COVID, flu and RSV get underway
1 year, 5 months ago

What you need to know as fall vaccinations against COVID, flu and RSV get underway

LA Times  

U.S. health officials are urging almost everyone to get both an updated COVID-19 shot and flu vaccine. Health officials said last week that shots for children have started shipping — and reminded most everyone to get a fall flu shot too. Everyone 5 and older will need just one shot this fall even if they’ve never had a prior vaccination, …

What to know as fall vaccinations against COVID, flu and RSV get underway
1 year, 5 months ago

What to know as fall vaccinations against COVID, flu and RSV get underway

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Updated COVID-19 vaccines may be getting a little easier for adults to find but they’re still frustratingly scarce for young children. Health officials said Thursday the kid shots have started shipping — and reminded most everyone to get a fall flu shot too. Everyone 5 and older will need just one shot this fall even if they’ve never …

Here's Exactly When You Should Get Your COVID, Flu And RSV Shots
1 year, 6 months ago

Here's Exactly When You Should Get Your COVID, Flu And RSV Shots

Huff Post  

Jasmin Merdan via Getty Images “The most important thing right now, I would say is to make a plan. If you don’t get the jab this month, you can still get good flu protection by getting the shot by mid-October, Liu said. “Cases seem to be rising across the United States, and so I would say, get your COVID vaccine …

When should I get vaccinated for COVID-19? Flu? RSV?
1 year, 6 months ago

When should I get vaccinated for COVID-19? Flu? RSV?

LA Times  

Pharmacist Aaron Sun administers a dose of the new COVID-19 vaccine to Jimmy Smagula at a CVS Pharmacy in Eagle Rock on Thursday. It’s really an updated vaccine,” said Dr. David Bronstein, pediatrician and infectious disease specialist with Kaiser Permanente Southern California, of the new COVID-19 vaccine. For people eligible and wanting to get all three vaccines this season, Bronstein …

COVID-19: US CDC recommends updated boosters for Americans, President Joe Biden calls it important milestone
1 year, 6 months ago

COVID-19: US CDC recommends updated boosters for Americans, President Joe Biden calls it important milestone

India TV News  

US COVID updated boosters: The US health agency Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday authorised, approved, and recommended everyone six months and older get an updated COVID-19 booster. According to an official White House release, Biden said, "Since entering office, my Administration has made historic progress in our ability to manage COVID-19 so that it no longer meaningfully …

What To Know About New COVID Boosters And Who Is Eligible
1 year, 6 months ago

What To Know About New COVID Boosters And Who Is Eligible

Huff Post  

aire images via Getty Images “The vaccines are our single best method to protect ourselves from COVID, to protect our friends, family, loved ones, classmates, co-workers, etcetera, from COVID,” said Dr. S. Wesley Long. the way to think about these new COVID vaccines is it’s really like the annual flu shot,” Long said. “The recommendation from CDC’s advisory committee will …

New COVID-19 vaccinations are coming, CDC says. The shots will likely be available this week
1 year, 6 months ago

New COVID-19 vaccinations are coming, CDC says. The shots will likely be available this week

LA Times  

Allan Fernandez, 7, middle, is vaccinated by Dr. David Bolour, left, as CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky looks on in Ted Watkins Memorial Park last year. “Although hospitalization rates are currently low in some age groups, we have seen rates increase in recent weeks, and anticipate further increases as we enter respiratory virus season.” CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen on …

Updated COVID shots are coming. They’re part of a trio of vaccines to block fall viruses
1 year, 6 months ago

Updated COVID shots are coming. They’re part of a trio of vaccines to block fall viruses

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Updated COVID-19 vaccines are coming soon, just in time to pair them with flu shots. Doctors hope enough people get vaccinated to help avert another “tripledemic” like last year when hospitals were overwhelmed with an early flu season, an onslaught of RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, and yet another winter coronavirus surge. Similar to how flu shots are …

Australian Technical Advisory Group recommends COVID-19 booster for those over 75
1 year, 6 months ago

Australian Technical Advisory Group recommends COVID-19 booster for those over 75

Daily Mail  

Minister Mark Butler urged Aussies to stay up to date on boosters ATAGI released recommendations for those over 75 to get jabbed The federal government's immunisation advisory body says the most vulnerable Australians should arrange to get yet another Covid-19 vaccination booster. The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation on Friday released fresh recommendations saying all adults over the age …

Covid-19 is back. Flu and RSV are coming. What to know about fall shots.
1 year, 7 months ago

Covid-19 is back. Flu and RSV are coming. What to know about fall shots.

Live Mint  

Americans will soon roll up their sleeves for an array of shots to stem the anticipated tide of respiratory infections this fall. “It’s new territory for all of us, particularly for older persons and people at high risk," said Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious-disease physician at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. “Unless we get another variant that pops up, we should …

With coronavirus uptick, should I get a COVID shot? When are new vaccines available?
1 year, 7 months ago

With coronavirus uptick, should I get a COVID shot? When are new vaccines available?

LA Times  

The fall vaccination season is just around the corner, and officials are rolling out a new updated version of the COVID-19 vaccine. The fall vaccination season is just around the corner, and officials are set to roll out another updated version of the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as new tools to protect against RSV. Scientists say the 2023 COVID-19 vaccine …

COVID hospitalizations: They are going up, but it’s not an emergency.
1 year, 7 months ago

COVID hospitalizations: They are going up, but it’s not an emergency.

Slate  

In May, the Biden administration symbolically declared the end of the pandemic when it disassembled its dedicated COVID response team. “We have been at a very low level of COVID prevalence for several months,” says Bob Wachter, the chair of the University of California, San Francisco Department of Medicine. This can be hard to wrap your head around with COVID, …

Covid-19 vs H3N2 influenza: From similar symptoms to different vaccines
2 years ago

Covid-19 vs H3N2 influenza: From similar symptoms to different vaccines

Live Mint  

As the world continues to navigate the danger of COVID-19 and resume normalcy, the recent surge in cases of Influenza Virus has been the cause of the rise in significant tension for the general public. Several misconceptions regarding Covid and Influenza Several misconceptions regarding both viruses have formed among the masses since the COVID outbreak in 2020 regarding the similarities …

FDA’s advisors back plan to simplify COVID-19 vaccinations
2 years, 1 month ago

FDA’s advisors back plan to simplify COVID-19 vaccinations

LA Times  

Syringes with COVDI-19 vaccines are prepared at a free public clinic in Lynwood last year. “We’re still protected against severe disease, thank goodness,” even after the latest Omicron strains cropped up, said FDA advisor Dr. Paul Offit, a vaccine expert at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The first step: The FDA advisory panel voted unanimously that people should get the same …

Can you get COVID and the flu at the same time?
2 years, 2 months ago

Can you get COVID and the flu at the same time?

NPR  

Can you get COVID and the flu at the same time? "Absolutely, you can catch more than one virus at the same time," says Dr. Tina Tan, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Northwestern University. "About 20% of infants less than six months of age hospitalized with the flu have had co-infection with RSV," says Dr. Shikha Garg, a medical …

Woman says she was ‘stupid’ not to get flu jab after two weeks in hospital
2 years, 2 months ago

Woman says she was ‘stupid’ not to get flu jab after two weeks in hospital

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A woman has said she was “stupid” not to get …

Combination COVID and flu test does not prove they are the same virus
55 years, 2 months ago

Combination COVID and flu test does not prove they are the same virus

Associated Press  

CLAIM: An at-home rapid test that can detect both the coronavirus and influenza A and B is proof that COVID-19 and flu are the same disease. THE FACTS: U.S. COVID-19 cases have again spiked in tandem with influenza, as a wave of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, cases this year has threatened a winter “tripledemic.” But in recent days, some …

What is the situation in the UK with flu this winter?
2 years, 3 months ago

What is the situation in the UK with flu this winter?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. People with flu are advised to let their body rest, get some sleep, stay …

Hoosiers urged to get flu vaccine amid surge in flu cases
2 years, 3 months ago

Hoosiers urged to get flu vaccine amid surge in flu cases

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — State health officials urged Indiana residents Monday to get vaccinated soon against influenza as hospitals face a surge in cases during a flu season that’s already claimed at least two dozen lives. State Health Commissioner Kris Box said flu transmission levels are currently high across Indiana and many other states. “This year’s flu vaccine continues to be a …

How to avoid illness as COVID-19 and the flu surge
2 years, 3 months ago

How to avoid illness as COVID-19 and the flu surge

LA Times  

Commuters with and without face masks walk through Union Station in Los Angeles on Tuesday. “Getting that updated bivalent vaccine is the single most important thing you can do to make sure immunity is up to date and that you can fight the virus that’s out there,” said Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House COVID-19 response coordinator. “Because any case …

Why getting your Covid-19 and flu jab is crucial this winter
2 years, 3 months ago

Why getting your Covid-19 and flu jab is crucial this winter

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Those eligible for NHS influenza vaccination and Covid-19 boosters …

The flu season is approaching. Are you prepared? Here's what doctor suggests
2 years, 4 months ago

The flu season is approaching. Are you prepared? Here's what doctor suggests

Hindustan Times  

Influenza or ‘flu’ as it is commonly called, has caused massive global pandemics and resulted in uncountable deaths globally since it is a highly transmissible infection affecting both adults and children. For these individuals, the annual flu vaccination before the seasonal onset of the virus becomes a high priority.” Talking about flu vaccination and why is it needed annually, he …

It’s flu vaccine time and seniors need revved-up shots
2 years, 5 months ago

It’s flu vaccine time and seniors need revved-up shots

Associated Press  

Doctors have a message for vaccine-weary Americans: Don’t skip your flu shot this fall -- and seniors, ask for a special extra-strength kind. This year we know flu is back,” said influenza specialist Richard Webby of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. Here’s what to know: REVVED-UP SHOTS FOR SENIORS As people get older, their immune system doesn’t respond …

It's flu vaccine time and seniors need revved-up shots
2 years, 5 months ago

It's flu vaccine time and seniors need revved-up shots

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This year we know flu is back,” said influenza …

Dr Ranj Singh urges older people to get Covid and flu jabs as soon as possible
2 years, 5 months ago

Dr Ranj Singh urges older people to get Covid and flu jabs as soon as possible

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Television presenter Dr Ranj Singh has urged all older people …

Is it safe to get COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? What experts say
2 years, 5 months ago

Is it safe to get COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? What experts say

LA Times  

Jeremy Oyague, right, a registered nurse with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, administers a COVID-19 vaccine booster during a clinic in Los Angeles. “I really believe this is why God gave us two arms — one for the flu shot and the other one for the COVID shot,” he quipped during a recent briefing. “Influenza mostly disappeared …

Coronavirus Today: Is COVID-19 the new flu?
2 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus Today: Is COVID-19 the new flu?

LA Times  

I’m Karen Kaplan, and it’s Tuesday, Sept. 27. “These fabulous families recognized how unbelievably awesome we are, and stayed, which thrilled us to pieces,” said Greta Turney, the school district’s not-exactly-impartial superintendent who also teaches sixth through eighth grade. He said it was life-affirming to visit the school and hear the students’ “happy banter.” California’s vaccination progress See the latest …

Can You Get Your COVID Booster And 2022 Flu Shot At The Same Time?
2 years, 5 months ago

Can You Get Your COVID Booster And 2022 Flu Shot At The Same Time?

Huff Post  

aire images via Getty Images Experts weigh in on the safety of getting both shots at once. Here’s what you need to know about getting the new COVID booster and the flu shot at the same time. Anderson added that “the CDC notes that the way that our bodies develop protection and possible side effects are generally similar whether vaccines …

Should I get the Omicron booster now or wait a few weeks?
2 years, 6 months ago

Should I get the Omicron booster now or wait a few weeks?

LA Times  

Vials of Pfizer’s bivalent COVID-19 vaccine are seen on a production line at a manufacturing facility in Kalamazoo, Mich. Omicron-targeting COVID-19 boosters are now available, but many are wondering: Should they get the shots immediately or wait to time them closer to the holidays? “I wouldn’t delay for people who are at high risk.” Dr. Robert Wachter, chair of UC …

Health officials: Get updated COVID-19 booster, flu shot
2 years, 6 months ago

Health officials: Get updated COVID-19 booster, flu shot

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Health officials in Washington’s most populous county are urging people to get the new COVID-19 booster. Public Health – Seattle & King County’s health officer Dr. Jeff Duchin said in a briefing Tuesday that even people who have had a booster shot should get all recommended doses for maximum protection, The Seattle Times reported. Officials recommend people 12 …

The Best Time To Get Your 2022 Flu Shot, According To A Vaccine Expert
2 years, 7 months ago

The Best Time To Get Your 2022 Flu Shot, According To A Vaccine Expert

Huff Post  

VioletaStoimenova via Getty Images It's officially flu season. The flu kills tens of thousands of people every year ― the CDC noted that it has caused “12,000-52,000 deaths annually between 2010 and 2020.” Below, a vaccine expert shares when to get your flu shot this year and why it’s important to get the jab. “I tell people, ‘don’t necessarily get …

Covid 19: If we've all been jabbed why are we still being poleaxed by the virus
2 years, 7 months ago

Covid 19: If we've all been jabbed why are we still being poleaxed by the virus

Daily Mail  

It began with a headache and sore throat one morning at the end of June. But I couldn’t get out of bed for days and it took almost a month for me to fully recover.’ Mio also suffered a total loss of smell for a month – a symptom that characterised the first Covid waves but which research had suggested …

Will Americans have the right COVID-19 vaccine this fall? Maybe
2 years, 8 months ago

Will Americans have the right COVID-19 vaccine this fall? Maybe

LA Times  

A man walks underneath the marquee of the Alex Theatre in Glendale. Determining which recipe should go into those doses to induce optimal protection — the vaccine’s “composition” — is an exercise in educated guesswork. Getting a timely and accurate fix on all this “is truly a challenge, and it is science at its hardest,” Dr. Peter Marks, the U.S. …

Health authorities ramp up COVID-19 booster and flu vaccine push as winter case numbers rise
2 years, 8 months ago

Health authorities ramp up COVID-19 booster and flu vaccine push as winter case numbers rise

ABC  

Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Paul Kelly, has issued a fresh plea to anyone who has not had either their COVID-19 booster or the flu shot to get the jabs, saying the "double whammy" of both illnesses is putting a strain on health systems. Key points: Around two-thirds of eligible Australians have had their COVID-19 booster shot Professor Paul Kelly warns …

Your questions about flu season and vaccines answered as a COVID winter looms
2 years, 11 months ago

Your questions about flu season and vaccines answered as a COVID winter looms

ABC  

As the mercury drops and days get shorter, sniffles, sore throat and other classic symptoms of flu typically start rearing their snotty, grotty heads. The flu vax protects against four viruses Two influenza A : H1N1 was first detected in the Americas in 2009 and caused the 2009-10 swine flu pandemic H3N2 was behind the 1968 flu pandemic, which killed …

State government urges flu shot uptake as winter approaches, COVID-19 hospital admissions grow
2 years, 11 months ago

State government urges flu shot uptake as winter approaches, COVID-19 hospital admissions grow

ABC  

There has been an increase in COVID-19 hospital admissions in South Australia as the state records another 4,222 cases. Key points: South Australia has 4,222 new COVID-19 cases There are now 222 people in hospital with the virus People aged 65 years and over can receive a free flu shot when they receive their COVID-19 vaccine at one of five …

ATAGI recommends fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for vulnerable groups in lead-up to winter flu season
2 years, 11 months ago

ATAGI recommends fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for vulnerable groups in lead-up to winter flu season

ABC  

A new round of winter COVID-19 booster shots will be offered to some vulnerable Australians in a matter of weeks. Key points: Eligible Australians can get their fourth dose from Monday April 4 They can get their fourth jab four months after their booster shot The Health Minister says the decision not to offer it to everyone is based on …

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