FDA approves first flu vaccine that can be self-administered at …
WEBSep 20, 2024 · The flu caused at least 35 million illnesses, 400,000 hospitalizations and 25,000 deaths in the 2023-24 season, according to estimates from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Flu continues to spread at high levels, as doctors warn ... - NBC News
WEBJan 12, 2024 · Dehydration, shortness of breath, high fevers and extreme body aches are sending people to the hospital in the most severe flu cases, doctors say.
Flu continues to spread across the U.S., infecting millions ... - NBC News
WEBThe floodgates have opened on the flu, with millions of people across the U.S. reporting the illness and nearly 3,000 deaths from influenza since the beginning of October, according to the latest...
The FDA approved an at-home nasal spray flu vaccine, but it's not ...
WEB1 day ago · Thanks to a new FDA approval, people can soon avoid the stick and instead order a nasal spray directly to their homes. Called FluMist, it contains a live but weakened form of the virus and works just as well as a traditional vaccine. It’s approved for people between 2 and 49 years of age. However, the manufacturer expects that home shipments ...
Flu shots are here. When's the ideal time to get one, and ... - NBC News
WEBSep 5, 2024 · Flu and Covid shots are now available at pharmacies. Both have new formulas this year, and they can be administered at the same time.
Southern Hemisphere Flu Season Could Provide Clues on Upcoming US Flu ...
WEBAug 26, 2024 · Data from this year’s Southern Hemisphere flu season show that seasonal flu continues to pose a significant threat, causing many illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths across the globe.
Influenza (Flu) | CDC
WEBSep 18, 2024 · Influenza Updates: Seasonal influenza activity remains low nationally. CDC continues to recommend vaccination as long as flu viruses are spreading. There are antiviral drugs to treat flu illness. Flu Report. Prevent Flu. Everyone 6 months & older should receive a yearly flu vaccine. Prevention. Symptoms & Diagnosis.
Flu News & Spotlights | CDC
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Flu News & Spotlights. There are ongoing outbreaks of H5N1 bird flu in US wild birds and poultry. The latest information is available on the Avian Flu News & Spotlights page. This page highlights new and noteworthy influenza-related developments and feature stories by influenza season.
Possible Cluster of Human Bird-Flu Infections Expands in Missouri
WEB1 day ago · Sept. 27, 2024. A possible cluster of bird-flu infections in Missouri has grown to include eight people, in what may be the first examples of person-to-person transmission in the United States ...
Flu Returns as Omicron Surges - The New York Times
WEBDec 22, 2021 · The flu virus, which all but disappeared in early 2020, is once again circulating in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported about 2,500 cases from clinical...
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