/tags/flu-shot Flu Shot en-US WLRN Mon, 03 Oct 2022 12:30:00 GMT /health/2022-10-03/how-to-time-your-flu-shot-for-best-protection Some flu experts are urging many people to get their shots earlier than usual this year because of the potential for an early, possibly severe flu season. But what's the best timing for you? Mon, 03 Oct 2022 12:30:00 GMT /health/2022-10-03/how-to-time-your-flu-shot-for-best-protection Rob Stein /news/2022-06-23/a-cdc-panel-recommends-that-older-americans-get-a-souped-up-flu-vaccine The panel unanimously recommended certain flu vaccines for seniors, whose weakened immune systems don’t respond as well to traditional shots. Thu, 23 Jun 2022 19:23:00 GMT /news/2022-06-23/a-cdc-panel-recommends-that-older-americans-get-a-souped-up-flu-vaccine Associated Press /news/2021-12-03/floridas-recent-low-flu-vaccination-rates-raise-concerns According to the CDC, just under 42 percent of Florida’s population ages six months and older received a vaccine last flu season — the lowest level in the country. Fri, 03 Dec 2021 13:03:51 GMT /news/2021-12-03/floridas-recent-low-flu-vaccination-rates-raise-concerns Leda Alvim /news/2021-10-15/why-experts-say-people-should-get-both-flu-and-covid-19-shots-as-soon-as-possible Last flu season, cases were low as many people kept physical distances from each other, wore masks indoors and others could work from home. This year, as more and more U.S. residents return to school and to workplaces, doctors are urging people to get both a flu shot and also the COVID-19 vaccines. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:00:00 GMT /news/2021-10-15/why-experts-say-people-should-get-both-flu-and-covid-19-shots-as-soon-as-possible Verónica Zaragovia /news/2021-10-05/low-immunity-could-lead-to-a-high-risk-of-flu-health-officials-warn More social distancing led to fewer cases during the last flu season, but that means people didn’t have an opportunity to build immunity. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:00:52 GMT /news/2021-10-05/low-immunity-could-lead-to-a-high-risk-of-flu-health-officials-warn Christina Loizou /2021-09-07/here-are-the-key-reasons-to-get-a-flu-shot-now A mild flu season last year means fewer folks are immune to strains starting to circulate now. Scientists predict 100,000 to 400,000 extra U.S. hospitalizations with the deadly flu virus this year. Tue, 07 Sep 2021 11:56:07 GMT /2021-09-07/here-are-the-key-reasons-to-get-a-flu-shot-now Fran Kritz /2020-08-04/2020-flu-shot-strategy-get-yours-early-in-the-season With the flu season looming, public health officials urge nearly all Americans over 6 months old to get immunized starting next month. Strategize now to avoid getting the flu while COVID-19 is raging. Tue, 04 Aug 2020 14:00:56 GMT /2020-08-04/2020-flu-shot-strategy-get-yours-early-in-the-season Fran Kritz /2020-02-28/pharmacist-flu-treatment-backed-in-senate A Senate committee Thursday approved a controversial proposal that would allow pharmacists to test and treat people for influenza. The vote by the... Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:07:39 GMT /2020-02-28/pharmacist-flu-treatment-backed-in-senate News Service of Florida /news/2020-01-08/flu-season-off-to-early-start-and-it-could-be-severe Flu season has hit hard in South Florida, bringing the typical fever, muscle aches and lingering cough, but this year it also includes one telltale sign:… Wed, 08 Jan 2020 12:30:19 GMT /news/2020-01-08/flu-season-off-to-early-start-and-it-could-be-severe CINDY KRISCHER GOODMAN /2019-10-21/get-your-flu-shot-now-doctors-advise-especially-if-youre-pregnant Pregnant women and people with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease are particularly vulnerable to flu complications yet lag the elderly in getting vaccinated. Mon, 21 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT /2019-10-21/get-your-flu-shot-now-doctors-advise-especially-if-youre-pregnant Patti Neighmond