Health Feb 27 Harsh flu season raises concern among health officials about pediatric brain complications By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press
Health Jan 12 Watch 5:00 What to know about this winter’s surge of viral illnesses across the country According to the CDC, the number of people going to doctors with illnesses the flu, RSV and COVID is surging. Epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina joins John Yang to discuss why this year’s sick season is hitting Americans hard and what to… By John Yang, Kaisha Young
Health Dec 20 Flu cases surge in parts of the U.S. as vaccine rates for children drop compared to last year Thirteen states reported high or very high levels of flu-like illness last week, about double from the week before. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Health Dec 10 Watch 6:36 Your questions answered about staying safe from COVID, RSV and flu this winter As we head into the winter holidays, John Yang speaks with epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina about the current state of affairs with COVID, RSV and flu infections, lagging vaccination rates and how to stay healthy this season. By John Yang, Kaisha Young
Nation Nov 17 The flu is soaring in 7 U.S. states and rising in others, health officials say U.S. health officials say at least seven states are seeing high levels of the flu and that cases are rising in other parts of the country. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Oct 01 Watch 6:04 What’s behind the messy rollout of this fall’s new COVID vaccines By John Yang, Kaisha Young When federal health officials approved new COVID shots in September, doses were expected to be available in pharmacies within days. But two weeks later, many people are having trouble finding the vaccines, and if they do get an appointment, some… Continue watching
Jan 14 Watch 5:01 The connection between cold weather and catching a cold By John Yang, Sarah Clune Hartman New research suggests that cold weather may actually affect the human body's immune response, making us more susceptible to colds, flus and other upper respiratory infections. Dr. Benjamin Bleier, a sinus specialist at Mass Eye and Ear and a senior… Continue watching
Dec 21 U.S. releases more flu medicine from national stockpile as cases increase By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press The Biden administration says it will release doses of prescription flu medicine from the Strategic National Stockpile to states as flu-sickened patients continue to flock to hospitals and doctors' offices around the country. Continue reading
Nov 22 U.S. renews push for COVID boosters as holiday season approaches By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Americans who have gotten the updated COVID-19 boosters appear better protected against symptomatic infection than those who haven't — at least for now. Continue reading
Oct 03 Seniors urged to get extra-strength flu vaccines this season By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Doctors have a message for vaccine-weary Americans: Don't skip your flu shot this fall. And for the first time, seniors are urged to get a special extra-strength kind. Continue reading