influenza vaccines

The New Jersey Department of Health has issued executive directives aimed at guaranteeing residents' access to influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and routine childhood vaccines. The move is intended to remove barriers to immunisation and maintain vaccination coverage across the state. The directives underline the state's push to keep seasonal and childhood immunisations available despite shifting federal guidance.

Health experts in Wisconsin are encouraging residents to get their flu shots as the season approaches. Officials stress that vaccination remains the most effective way to prevent influenza and reduce strain on local hospitals. The reminder comes as part of routine seasonal health messaging aimed at boosting vaccination rates across the state.

Researchers at WashU Medicine report that influenza, like COVID-19, can produce lasting symptoms — a 'long flu' that lingers for months after infection. Coverage highlights ways to lower the risk, including annual flu vaccination and seeking early antiviral treatment. The findings are drawing attention as flu seasons intensify and awareness of post-viral illness grows.

The Cattaraugus County Health Department in western New York will begin running influenza and Covid-19 vaccination clinics for residents. The announcement signals the start of the respiratory illness season vaccination push, giving residents local access to both seasonal flu shots and updated Covid vaccines as health officials prepare for fall and winter illness.