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The US is having its most active flu season in 15 years

The U.S. is currently experiencing very high levels of seasonal influenza across the country. Here's why.

Bird flu could merge with seasonal flu to make mutated virus that could spread among humans, CDC warns

Bird flu could merge with seasonal flu to make mutated virus that could spread among humans, CDC warns

The 2024–25 flu shot doesn’t prevent H5N1 bird flu but could play a pivotal role in preventing a pandemic.

Norovirus rates have skyrocketed by 340% this season. Here’s where the ‘winter vomiting disease’ is spreading and why

Norovirus rates have skyrocketed by 340% this season. Here’s where the ‘winter vomiting disease’ is spreading and why

The CDC reported 91 norovirus outbreaks the week of Dec. 5, 2024, up from 69 the previous week.

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Public health experts are warning of a ‘quad-demic’ this winter. Here’s where flu, COVID, RSV, and norovirus are spreading

Taking precautions to protect yourself from a quartet of infectious diseases can lessen your odds of starting off 2025 sick.

Yes, you can get the COVID, flu, and RSV vaccines at once. Here are the pros and cons

Particularly if you tend not to have vaccine side effects, getting routine shots in one go may be a convenient option.

RSV can be deadly—especially for older adults. Why aren’t more of them getting the new vaccine?

About 6,000 to 10,000 people 65 and older die from RSV in the U.S. annually, the CDC says.

Got COVID? Here are the updated 2024 isolation guidelines

The CDC no longer advises a five-day isolation period when you test positive, but recommends taking other precautions once your symptoms subside.

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Older adults 65+ should get flu shots earlier in the season. Here’s why they also need stronger vaccines

Older adults 65+ should get flu shots earlier in the season. Here’s why they also need stronger vaccines

Two flu vaccines are FDA-approved exclusively for people 65 and older, who are at higher risk of severe infection.

New flu vaccines have arrived. Here’s the best time to get your annual shot

New flu vaccines have arrived. Here’s the best time to get your annual shot

Depending on your age, overall health, and travel plans, the CDC may recommend you get a flu shot sooner rather than later.

New COVID vaccines are here. What to know about 2024–25 shots as summer surge continues

New COVID vaccines are here. What to know about 2024–25 shots as summer surge continues

Citing skyrocketing COVID spread, the FDA announced in late August that it had approved Pfizer’s Comirnaty and Moderna’s Spikevax vaccines early.

FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines, shots should be available in days

FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines, shots should be available in days

Updated COVID-19 vaccines are on their way

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