Flu shot or mask for health care workers. By Rick Karlin, Staff Writer Aug 19, 2013. Albany. More Information. Flu seasons. Flu was widespread in the following weeks: 2012-13: Nov. 24-April 20.

Getting a flu vaccine can save healthcare resources for the care of people who have COVID-19. “At this point, I would recommend as many preventive measures that we know are successful ...

Berkeley to require students who have not received flu shot to mask up Critics of the requirement sounded off on social media. By Emma Colton Fox News. Published August 31, 2022 2:53pm EDT.

Flus and colds could be more prevalent this year because they didn't spread as much last year due to pandemic restrictions. We answer questions about the flu vaccine and how to stay protected.

Face masks for flu prevention is more important than ever. ... scientists invented a flu vaccine over a decade after the 1918 pandemic in response to the failures of poorly-constructed cloth masks.

Walensky added that even during flu seasons when the shot doesn’t match the circulating flu strains as well, “We see a 35 percent decrease in rates of hospitalization … which really just ...

Currently, the CDC says getting an annual flu vaccine is the "best way" to protect against the flu, and the organization recommends everyone ages 6 months and older get a shot "as long as flu ...

The U.S. may see more flu as students go back to in-person learning and states loosen mask mandates amid a return to social gatherings, experts say.

Coughing, sneezing, feeling generally terrible – it seems everyone has flu symptoms or knows someone who does. Medical professionals says getting the flu shot is the best way to stay healthy. There is ...

Some hospitals require workers to get a flu shot or wear a mask; CDC recommends a flu shot for Americans 6 months and older; Nurses groups recommend vaccination but say it should not be mandated ...

More than 193 million doses of flu vaccine have been distributed as of mid-January, the CDC said. “We're all used to seeing people wear masks now — no big deal.

Doctors said an uptick in flu cases "makes sense" as face masks come off and encouraged vaccination. 24/7 Live Chicago & Suburban Cook Co. North Suburbs West Suburbs South Suburbs NW Indiana ...