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 …
Thinking about fall vaccines? Doctors say there’s no time like the present
By Vivian Hoang and Hannah Grabenstein, September 13, 2024 Vaccines are one of the most life-saving medical interventions ever created, yet many Americans struggle to stay up to date with their shots every year. Fewer than half of the country’s adults got …
Your Best Bet for Avoiding Illness from Flu and COVID-19? Getting Vaccinated.
By Patti Zielinski, September 11, 2024 An infectious disease expert at Rutgers Health explains the importance of getting crucial shots this fall Between Oct. 1, 2023 and June 15 of this year, about 35 million to 65 million people contracted the flu, …