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U.S. CDC estimates the extent of the respiratory virus season

Thu, 2023-10-05 10:19 — mike kraft

How Bad Will This Respiratory Virus Season Be? CDC Weighs In. Agency officials also outlined recommendations for COVID, RSV, and influenza vaccines Shannon Firth medpagetoday

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"The bottom line here is we're likely to have a similar number of total hospitalizations as we had last year," Dylan George, PhD, director of the CDC's Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics, told reporters during a webinar on Wednesday.

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Helping determine if it is a cold, flu or Covid-19 -A CNN medical consultant's suggestions

Fri, 2023-09-29 11:01 — mike kraft

Is it cold, the flu or Covid-19? A doctor helps sort it out | CNN As more people start getting the sniffles, you may wonder if it’s a cold, the flu or Covid-19? Dr. Leana Wen helps us sort out those cold-like symptoms and decide what to do next. Katia Hetter CNN

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Lengthening peak loads from from Covid variants may influence best times for testing

Fri, 2023-09-29 10:50 — mike kraft

Evolving peak SARS-CoV-2 loads relative to symptom onset may influence home-test timing Median SARS-CoV-2 viral loads, as measured by polymerase chain reaction cycle threshold and antigen concentrations, rose from symptom onset, peaking on the fourth or fifth day of symptoms. CIDRAP

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U.S. health officials make new push for inoculations in face of declining vaccination rates

Thu, 2023-09-28 10:41 — mike kraft

Flu, Covid vaccination rates decline, as U.S. health officials make new push for inoculations Vaccination rates against flu and Covid-19 have declined since earlier in the pandemic and a new survey suggests significant portions of the U.S. population intend to forgo these vaccines this fall. Helen Branswell STAT

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COVID's current symptoms described --what to look for this season

Fri, 2023-09-22 10:37 — mike kraft

COVID-19 symptoms now similar to allergies, cold or flu - UPI.com Symptoms of mild COVID-19 infection have shifted this season, and now are more akin to those of allergies and the common cold, doctors say. UPI

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Considerations in when to decide to get Covid and other vaccinations

Fri, 2023-09-15 10:57 — mike kraft

Covid, RSV and flu vaccines are now available — here's how to decide whether to get them together Public health officials are urging eligible Americans to take all three shots so the nation can avoid another "tripledemic" of Covid, flu and RSV. Annika Kim Constantino CNBC

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Moderna says its revised flu shot succeeds against all 4 strains of the virus

Wed, 2023-09-13 17:40 — mike kraft

Moderna flu shot succeeds in late-stage study Moderna on Wednesday said its flu vaccine had generated a stronger immune response against all four A and B strains of the influenza virus compared to traditional flu shots in a late-stage trial, sending shares up about 6% in early trading. Patrick Wingrove Reuters

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Ahead of a possible 'tripledemic,' pediatrician recomends getting kids vaccinated

Wed, 2023-09-13 11:32 — mike kraft

Ahead of a possible 'tripledemic,' pediatrician shares what to know about getting kids vaccinated Bracho-Sanchez said that kids are still likely to get minor illnesses, but parents can protect them against the most serious viruses, which is through immunizations. ABC News ABC News

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U.S. CDC launches ad campaign to explain how flu vaccinations reduce infection impacts

Mon, 2023-09-11 10:50 — mike kraft

Exclusive: CDC hopes new ‘Wild to Mild’ ad campaign will tame skepticism about flu vaccines | CNN Some Americans have given up on flu shots because almost everyone remembers a season they got one and then got sick anyway. Brenda Goodman CNN

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Fall vaccines: Information about RSV, flu and COVID booster shots and when they will be available

Fri, 2023-09-08 19:16 — mike kraft

Fall vaccines: Here's what to know about RSV, flu and COVID booster shots, plus when you can get them Within the next few weeks, several vaccines will become available to help keep you and your loved ones healthy over this fall and winter season, a time when viruses tend to hit the hardest. Lauren Petty NBC Chicago

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