Last year I shared an overview of fall vaccines for respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, flu, and RSV (see that post here). This year brings some important changes—especially around COVID-19. The FDA has narrowed eligibility nationally, but Washington state is continuing with broader access. Here’s what you need to know:
As you know, we are having the largest measles outbreak in many years in the US. The recent measles death in Texas underscores the critical importance of maintaining high vaccination coverage with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
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| Source: Dr. Kim's Kids (Winnsboro Pediatrics) |
The Cascade Pacific region (including Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Grays Harbor, Pacific, Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties) is grappling with one of its worst flu seasons in recent history, as emergency department visits for influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) continue to exceed alert thresholds.
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| Emergency department visits for influenza for week of 2/2-2/8/25 was 10.4% |
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have recently updated their recommendations for pneumococcal vaccinations in adults, aiming to enhance protection against diseases like pneumonia. These updates are particularly significant for adults aged 50 and older, as well as those with certain health conditions. Understanding these changes can help individuals make informed decisions about their health.
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| Source: Mount Sinai Health System https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/special-topic/ pneumococcal-polysaccharide-vaccine-what-you-need-to-know |
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