Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, November 30, 2023 As the weather has turned cooler, COVID-19 and flu cases have increased, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Health care experts advise getting vaccinated – possibly with both …
Can I get COVID booster, flu shot at the same time? What to know about vaccinations, side-effects
Eric Legatta, October 5, 2023, USA Today. Fall has arrived, which means many people are starting to think about getting their annual influenza vaccines and COVID-19 boosters. Maybe you’ve seen ads about getting up to date on both your shots …
Next COVID vaccine booster shot should target new variant not original virus, FDA panel says
Karen Weintraub, USA Today, June 15, 2023 This fall’s COVID-19 vaccine should target the XBB.1.5 variant and for the first time not take aim at the original virus, a federal advisory committee recommended Thursday. The vaccine’s protection against infection fades over time, …
False claim CDC reported spike in HIV-related diseases after COVID-19 vaccines | Fact check
Chris Mueller, USA Today, May 25, 2023 A May 22 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) shows a screenshot of a tweet that claims a government agency reported a massive increase in certain illnesses after the COVID-19 vaccines were introduced. “BREAKING: …
The COVID emergency declaration is ending: What it means for tests, vaccines, treatment
Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, February 4, 2023 For the past three years, most Americans have enjoyed access to free COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines regardless of insurance status thanks to unprecedented funding from the federal government. But that’s all about …