By Lauran Neergaard, September 25, 2024 Fall means it’s time for just about everybody to get up to date on their flu and COVID-19 vaccines – and a lot of older adults also need protection against another risky winter virus, RSV. Yes, …
Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month
By ABC News, September 22, 2024 WASHINGTON — Starting this month, Americans will be able to order free COVID-19 test kits that will be mailed to their homes. U.S. households will be able to order as many as four nasal swab tests at COVIDTests.gov when …
Could it be COVID? Here are the symptoms to watch out for in 2024
By Lindsey Leake, September 21, 2024 I was sure it was just a summer cold. I’d developed a sore throat one evening in late July, halfway through my family vacation. Next morning came the headache and runny nose. By the …
New COVID-19 XEC variant emerges just in time for fall: What are the symptoms? What to know
By Diana Leyva, September 17, 2024 A newly discovered COVID strain is spreading across the United States and according to scientists, is projected to become the next dominant strain. As previously reported by USA TODAY, the XEC COVID-19 strain first appeared …
Expert Advice on Preparing for the Fall COVID, Flu Season
By Dennis Thompson, September 16, 2024 People should prepare for the fall cold and flu season by getting the updated influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations, an infectious diseases expert says. “When my patients ask me if they should be getting a COVID vaccine …