KENOSHA NEWS STAFF The new, Omicron-specific COVID-19 booster shot is now available at local providers, and people ages 12 and up are encouraged receive it, according to Kenosha County Board of Health President Dr. Diane Gerlach. Gerlach said Thursday the updated shot, known as the bivalent booster, can help restore protection from COVID-19 that has … Read more
There may be a major perk to getting your flu shot that spans beyond virus protection, according to a new observational study published in the American Academy of Neurology journal. The research found that people who got their flu shot were less likely to have a stroke. Specifically, the study focused on ischemic stroke, which … Read more
With flu season approaching, plus the possibility of another surge of Covid cases this fall, many Americans are wondering two things: When is the best time to get the flu vaccine – if there is one – and is it okay to double up and receive both the seasonal flu vaccine and new omicron-specific Covid-19 … Read more
Photo: uniqueton (Shutterstock) When the COVID shots first came out, the CDC wanted to be cautious. It was a new vaccine, after all, so they recommended waiting two weeks before or after getting any other vaccine, including a flue shot. That guidance has changed. You can now get your flu and COVID shots at the … Read more
It’s more critical than ever to get a flu shot this year, say Bay Area infectious disease experts. Two-plus years of the COVID-19 pandemic have created conditions — including lower influenza vaccination rates and less natural immunity than in the pre-pandemic period — that could make the upcoming flu season one of the worst in … Read more
Flu shots help protect against hospitalization and death. (Photo: Getty Images) Fall season usually means the start of people wearing cozy sweaters, sipping pumpkin spice lattés — and getting the flu. It’s something most people haven’t had to deal with for the past couple of years because of the pandemic. During the 2020-2021 flu season, … Read more
Health experts are warning the nation to brace for what could be an exceptionally severe flu season this fall and winter, as more people who have not built up immunity over the last few years mix and mingle. There are two big reasons why more people could be vulnerable to the flu this year. … Read more
Summary: Receiving an annual flu vaccine reduces the risk of stroke, a new study reports. Source: AAN Getting an annual flu shot may be associated with a lower risk of stroke, according to a study published in the online issue of Neurology. “Studies have shown that getting the flu increases your risk of having a stroke, … Read more