Declining COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Raise Concerns Ahead of Holidays

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has expressed concern over the low COVID-19 vaccination rates, with only 15% of adults and 5% of children having received the latest vaccine. As respiratory virus season ramps up, the CDC warns that low vaccination rates are leaving many at risk. COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise, and the CDC emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated to reduce the severity of the virus. Flu and RSV levels are also increasing, with most respiratory virus hospitalizations being among people with COVID-19. The CDC urges older adults and high-risk populations to get vaccinated, highlighting racial and ethnic disparities in vaccination rates.