October 9 5 things you need to know before getting your flu shot, according to doctors Medical experts share five essential tips for flu shot preparation and recovery, including proper clothing choices, hydration and management of side effects.
October 8 Mask mandates return in wealthy blue state county, leaders cite 'risk of COVID' and up vaccine recommendations A California county known for its vineyards is reinstating a mask mandate and strengthening vaccine guidance, citing “greater COVID risk" as flu season begins.
October 8 Vaccine debate heats up as officials weigh splitting combined MMR into single doses Medical experts and vaccine maker Merck reject HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill's suggestion to split the MMR vaccine into individual measles, mumps and rubella shots.
October 7 Researchers unveil surprising flu test that works before symptoms appear Scientists in Germany have created a novel flu detection method using an edible sensor that produces taste when the influenza virus is present in the mouth.
October 5 Hidden infection kills millions of children each year as doctors warn of overlooked symptoms Professor Elliot Long explains why sepsis in children is difficult to diagnose, with nearly 10% of cases missed in emergency rooms despite being treatable.
October 5 Pediatrician discusses 'serious' risk sepsis infections pose to children Professor Elliot Long, team leader in clinical sciences and emergency research at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Melbourne, Australia, stresses the need for doctors to "listen to the parents" when it comes to catching sepsis in kids.
October 3 CDC reports 19th cruise ship norovirus outbreak this year, affecting passengers and crew Royal Caribbean International's Serenade of the Seas reported a norovirus outbreak affecting nearly 100 passengers and crew members, marking the 19th cruise ship outbreak this year.
October 1 Deadly mosquito-borne virus sparks CDC travel alert — could it reach the US? Amid growing outbreaks, Americans traveling abroad should use insect repellent and protective clothing to prevent chikungunya virus, experts recommend.
September 30 Whistleblower advocate exposes Biden admin's alleged 'political targeting' of conservatives on no-fly list Empower Oversight president Tristan Leavitt sounds the alarm on the Biden administration's alleged 'political targeting' of conservatives on 'The Ingraham Angle.'
September 26 Best time to get the flu vaccine this fall as influenza season approaches Flu vaccination timing varies by group, with pregnant women and those over 65 advised to wait until September, while some children may need two doses.
