Leading U.S. medical organizations have united this week to clarify the latest flu and COVID‑19 vaccine recommendations, aiming to counter the confusion sparked by shifting guidance from the Trump administration. The coalition released a joint statement urging the public to receive the newly approved fall flu shot and the updated COVID‑19 boosters, emphasizing the science that underpins the timing and composition of these vaccines. With the flu season already underway and the FDA’s approval of this year’s coronavirus shots just received, the groups also warned about the rising risk of RSV in winter, calling for broader vaccination coverage to protect vulnerable populations.
Top medical groups band together to ease confusion from Trump administration’s changing immunization adviceLeading US medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and Covid-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together on Wednesday to issue shot guidelines – and highlight the science behind them – saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration’s changing advice.Flu vaccinations are beginning and the latest coronavirus shots are starting to arrive after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved this year’s updated versions last week. Winter also brings another vaccine-preventable risk called RSV. Continue reading...
