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HHS touts universal flu, coronavirus vaccine initiative while casting doubt on future of seasonal Covid-19 shots
The US Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday that it aims to accomplish within four years a scientific feat ...
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State Dept. of Health Declares Flu 'No Longer Prevalent' in NY for 2024-25 Season
With influenza cases in New York State continuing to decrease, the health commissioner has announced that the flu is no ...
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Influenza season comes earlier than expected
The flu season starting early doesn’t mean a more severe illness, but people are urged to protect themselves and their loved ...
The Conversation on MSN12d
How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains
Avian flu strains tend to only affect birds, but the current outbreak has spread to cattle and – in rare cases – people. The ...
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New York State DOH lifts flu-related mask mandate for health care workers
The New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald has declared that influenza, or the flu, is no longer ...
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Residents urged to get flu vaccine as season starts
The seasonal influenza vaccine is available at public health clinics and through private healthcare providers, including ...