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Here are the seasonal vaccines you need this fall

September 19, 2024

Fall is a busy time of year. Back-to-school is in full force, and the holidays are on the horizon. It’s also when new flu and COVID-19 vaccines become available.

And while seasonal vaccines may feel like just one more thing on your already overflowing to do list, they play a big part in keeping people safer and healthier.

Here are some fast answers to common questions I get asked about seasonal vaccinations.

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What to know about the updated COVID-19 vaccine

BY Amy Spallone, M.D.

August 27, 2024

Signs of fall are all around us: school is back in session, and temperatures are finally starting to drop.

Another sign of fall? Updated...

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What vaccines do you need this fall?

BY Gina Van Thomme

September 22, 2023

Amidst the excitement of heading back to school, football season and pumpkin spice-flavored everything, it is easy to forget that fall is...

The XBB1.5 COVID-19 variant: 7 questions, answered

BY Cynthia DeMarco

January 10, 2023

A new COVID-19 subvariant called XBB1.5 is on the rise across the U.S.

Early reports indicate that it is much more contagious than previous variants, and may be better at avoiding the immune system’s defenses. To learn more, we went to Chief Infection Control Officer Roy Chemaly, M.D.

1. How is the XBB1.5 subvariant different from previous strains of COVID-19?

XBB1.5 contains more mutations...