Hybrid COVID variant XEC is more contagious: What to know about the new strain
The side effects of newly discovered COVID strain XEC might not be more severe, but appears to be more contagious, ...
Could it be COVID? Here are the symptoms to watch out for in 2024
COVID symptoms can be mild, severe, or nonexistent, according to the CDC—and can appear as late as two weeks after you’ve ...
More free COVID-19 tests are coming soon. Here's when and how to order them in Texas
The federal government will again be distributing free COVID-19 tests to U.S. households. Here's when and how to order them ...
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Here’s why health experts are urging early vaccination as flu season approaches
As flu season approaches, health experts are urging South Floridians to get vaccinated early, stressing the importance of annual flu shots to help prevent serious complications.
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Spokane County flu vaccination rates fall short of health officials' goals
Spokane County's flu vaccination rates are lower than desired, with only 26.7% of residents receiving their updated flu vaccines last year, according to the Washington State Department ...
Missouri health worker who had contact with bird flu patient develops symptoms, US officials report
The number of people who were in contact with the hospitalized bird flu patient in Missouri and developed symptoms is now up ...
CDC says a second health care worker tied to Missouri bird flu case had symptoms
A second health worker in contact with the Missouri patient who tested positive for bird flu also developed symptoms but wasn ...
Number One Tip For Surviving Cold and Flu Season, According to A Pediatric Doctor
A Florida-based pediatrician says the best way to survive the cold and flu season – which grapples kids of all ages is to ...
Latest COVID variant, XEC, has spread to half of US states, reports say
The latest strain of the COVID-19 virus, XEC, is circulating across the country. The new variant has been reported in at ...
FDA approves at-home flu vaccine
The FDA is clearing the way for an at-home flu vaccines. A self-administered version of pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca’s ...
A new COVID variant has reached the U.S. Experts say it's likely similar to current strains.
The XEC COVID variant is in the U.S. A UT infectious disease specialist says there's likely no need to panic, as the strain ...
Number of California dairy herds infected with H5N1 bird flu rises to 17
The mandatory testing comes as the total number of infected herds in California has risen to 17. Nationally, officials have ...