As children return to school, it’s vital to vaccinate against RSV, seasonal flu, and COVID for fall 2024. RSV, with new vaccines approved, poses risks especially to infants and older adults. Seasonal flu and updated COVID vaccines also remain crucial.… Read More »Which vaccines should you get for Fall 2024?
A new peer-reviewed study confirms that the RSV vaccine is highly effective (about 75%) in preventing hospitalization in adults 60 years and older. Given RSV’s risks, especially to seniors, these findings underscore the vaccine’s importance alongside seasonal flu and COVID… Read More »RSV vaccine shows high effectiveness against hospitalization
The maternal RSV vaccine, approved in 2023, is safe and effective for pregnant women and newborns, as a new study on 2,973 women shows. It doesn’t increase preterm births or other risks significantly but may require further research on its… Read More »Maternal RSV vaccine appears safe in a new study
The article stresses the importance of keeping up-to-date with adult vaccines beyond just flu and COVID-19 shots. It details CDC recommendations for vaccines against RSV, shingles, pneumococcal disease, MMR, and Tdap. Ignoring these can leave adults vulnerable to serious diseases.… Read More »Adult vaccine recommendations beyond flu, COVID — catch up
The FDA has approved Moderna’s mRNA vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to prevent serious lung infections, especially in vulnerable populations like infants and older adults. Clinical trials show the vaccine is effective and safe, though concerns and skepticism from… Read More »Moderna’s mRNA vaccine for RSV approved by the FDA
During the 2023-24 winter, the U.S. is facing increased risks of COVID-19, RSV, and influenza due to low vaccination rates. The CDC reports that only 21.4% of adults over 18 and 41.5% of those over 65 received the COVID-19 vaccine.… Read More »CDC reports low COVID, RSV, flu vaccination rates
The USA, including California, faces a ‘tripledemic’ of seasonal flu, new COVID-19 variants, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). All three respiratory viruses, particularly harmful to seniors and children, can be prevented through vaccination. Despite this, many places are reporting low… Read More »Flu, COVID, RSV on the rise — beware the tripledemic
I am up-to-date on all of my adult vaccines. This article reviews those vaccines and what they prevent. I practice what I preach.
The CDC now recommends the Tdap, RSV, COVID-19, and flu vaccines for pregnant women. These vaccines protect the mother and child.
This article lays out the timing and age recommendations for receiving the RSV, flu, and COVID-19 vaccines.