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Vaccine

Norfolk launches weekly vaccination clinics in wake of flu season

Flu

Why you should get your flu shot ahead of the holidays

Doctors urge the importance of making sure you are caught up on your vaccinations before meeting up with loved ones.
Flu

North Carolina reports first flu-related death of the season

An adult in the Charlotte area died during the second week of October. Respiratory disease infections are expected to increase in the coming weeks.
Flu

Second child reportedly dies from the flu in Virginia, VDH reports

The Virginia Department of Health said the child was younger than 4 years old and lived in the Northern region of the state.
Animals

Canine flu: These are the symptoms to watch for

Canine influenza is on the rise. Do you know what symptoms to look for in your pet?
Health

VDH leaders explain why vaccine rate for bivalent booster is low

Health leaders said it’s possible some people are experiencing vaccine fatigue, while others could be waiting for more research on the bivalent booster.
Health

Hampton Roads doctors warn of 'perfect trifecta:' COVID-19, flu and RSV

Dr. Bogdan Neughebauer, an infectious disease physician with Sentara Healthcare, said that they are seeing a so-called "perfect trifecta" in effect.
Health

As flu and COVID trends rise, pharmacists say medicines are flying off shelves

It's a conversation that's becoming increasingly common. Pharmacists are asking one another if they have enough of the prescription drug 'Tamiflu.'
Health

Health officials, doctors urge Virginians to get vaccinated as flu cases grow in number

According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control, Virginia is experiencing ‘very high’ activity for the flu.
Health

Tracking the numbers: Hampton Roads Sanitation District sees rise in COVID-19, flu cases in wastewater

Once scientists retrieve the data, they share that information with partners at the Virginia Department of Health.
Health

Doctors expect a post-holiday surge in illnesses

Families are warned to stay vigilant for the triple threat of illnesses: the Flu, RSV, and COVID.
Health

Rising RSV and flu cases keeping Hampton Roads hospitals busy

CHKD Chief Medical Officer Dr. Chris Foley said hospitals across the region are swamped with respiratory illness cases.