Medical Xpress September 2, 2024
The Food and Drug Administration approved and granted emergency use authorization on Aug. 22, 2024, for the newest, updated version of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention quickly endorsed the new shot to protect against severe illness.
The 2024 summer wave of COVID-19 cases is a good reminder of why people need to stay up to date with their vaccines.
As the fall and winter seasons approach, the usual seasonal respiratory viruses, including flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, will also be on the rise. Vaccines are now available to help protect against these viruses.
The Conversation asked epidemiologist Annette Regan to explain why officials recommend that people get these shots over the coming months.
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