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
Dec 28 After a quiet 2020, flu cases begin to rise again By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press The U.S. flu season has arrived on schedule after taking a year off. Continue reading
Nov 24 Rising COVID cases causing turmoil for Michigan schools as flu season arrives By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang School leaders in Michigan dealing with staffing shortages across their districts now face a flu season that’s arrived alongside a major spike in COVID-19 cases… Continue reading
Oct 07 U.S. health experts urge flu shots to avoid 'twindemic' By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a yearly flu vaccination for just about everyone starting with 6-month-old babies. Continue reading
Sep 30 Yes, you can get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Health experts are worried Americans might have vaccination fatigue, but they still want you to get your flu shot. Continue reading
Sep 01 Why it's especially important to get your flu shot this year By Julie Appleby, Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News A robust sign-up for flu shots could help head off a nightmare scenario in the coming winter of hospitals stuffed with both COVID-19 patients and those suffering from severe effects of influenza. Continue reading
Feb 14 Watch 4:14 News Wrap: Army says Vindman won't be investigated over impeachment testimony In our news wrap Friday, Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman will not be investigated over his impeachment testimony against President Trump, says Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy. Vindman already lost his job with the National Security Council. Also, Turkish-backed rebels shot… Continue watching
Feb 14 Amid coronavirus fears, a second wave of flu hits U.S. kids By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Health officials Friday said 92 flu-related deaths have already been reported in children. Continue reading