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.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are expected to be approved soon, alongside flu shots, to help prevent a potential "tripledemic" of flu, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), and COVID-19. The new COVID-19 shots target the omicron descendant XBB.1.5 and are expected to offer crossover protection against other coronavirus variants. The CDC recommends flu shots for everyone aged 6 months and older, with three specific shots recommended for seniors. RSV vaccines for older adults and pregnant women are also rolling out, and a new injection of lab-made antibodies is available to protect babies from RSV.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines, targeting the omicron descendant XBB.1.5, are expected to be approved within days, just in time to be paired with flu shots. The first vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are also rolling out for older adults and pregnant women. Health officials hope that widespread vaccination will help prevent another "tripledemic" like last year, with flu, RSV, and COVID-19 overwhelming hospitals. The FDA will decide if vaccine makers have met safety standards, and the CDC must sign off before vaccinations begin. The CDC advises yearly flu shots for everyone aged 6 months and older, and there are three flu shots specifically recommended for seniors. RSV vaccines are approved for adults 60 and older, and the FDA has approved Pfizer's RSV vaccine for use in late pregnancy. Advice on whether RSV vaccines should be given together with flu and COVID-19 shots is still to come. Additionally, an injection of lab-made antibodies to protect babies from RSV has been approved by the FDA.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines, targeting the omicron descendant XBB.1.5, are expected to be approved within days, just in time to be paired with flu shots. The first vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are also rolling out for older adults and pregnant women. Health officials hope that widespread vaccination will help prevent another "tripledemic" like last year, with flu, RSV, and COVID-19 overwhelming hospitals. The FDA will decide if vaccine makers have met safety standards, and the CDC must sign off before vaccinations begin. The CDC advises yearly flu shots for everyone aged 6 months and older, and there are three flu shots specifically recommended for seniors. RSV vaccines are approved for adults 60 and older, and the FDA has approved Pfizer's RSV vaccine for use in late pregnancy. Advice on whether RSV vaccines should be given together with flu and COVID-19 shots is still to come. Additionally, an injection of lab-made antibodies to protect babies from RSV has been approved by the FDA.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are expected to be approved within days, just in time for the flu season. These updated shots target the omicron descendant XBB.1.5 and are expected to offer crossover protection against other coronavirus variants. In addition to COVID-19 vaccines, health officials are urging people to get their yearly flu shots, especially those in high-risk groups. Furthermore, the first vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are rolling out for older adults and pregnant women. RSV can be particularly dangerous for children under 5, the elderly, and those with certain health conditions. The CDC is also considering recommendations on whether RSV vaccines should be given together with flu and COVID-19 shots.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are expected to be approved within days, just in time for the flu season. These updated shots target a new variant called XBB.1.5 and are expected to offer crossover protection against other coronavirus variants. The CDC is urging people to get their booster shots to maintain a normal way of life. In addition to COVID-19 and flu shots, vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are also rolling out for older adults and pregnant women. RSV can be particularly dangerous for children under 5, the elderly, and those with certain health problems. The FDA has also approved a lab-made antibody injection to protect babies from RSV.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are expected to be approved within days, just in time to be administered alongside flu shots. Additionally, vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are being rolled out for older adults and pregnant women. Health officials hope that widespread vaccination will help prevent a "tripledemic" this fall, as COVID-19 hospitalizations are increasing and RSV is already on the rise in some areas. The updated COVID-19 shots target a new variant called XBB.1.5, and early testing suggests they will offer crossover protection against other variants. The CDC recommends flu shots for everyone aged 6 months and older, with specific recommendations for seniors. Flu shots and COVID-19 shots can be administered simultaneously. RSV vaccines are also available for adults and pregnant women, and a new injection of lab-made antibodies is available to protect babies from RSV.
