"FDA Approves New COVID Booster Shots Amid Rising Cases and Hospitalizations"

Updated COVID-19 vaccines, targeting the omicron descendant XBB.1.5, are expected to be approved within days and will be available to most Americans, even if they have never been vaccinated. Health officials are optimistic that the updated shots will offer crossover protection against the evolving coronavirus variants. In addition to COVID-19 shots, the CDC recommends getting a yearly flu shot, especially for high-risk groups. A new vaccine for RSV, a virus that can be deadly for children and the elderly, is also rolling out, and there is a lab-made antibody injection available to protect babies from RSV. Getting booster shots and maintaining vaccination against COVID-19, flu, and RSV is crucial to avoid overwhelming hospitals during the upcoming respiratory season.