Half of US adults greatly underestimate the number of flu-related hospitalizations that occurred in 2024-25.
The benefits of vaccination may extend into the third respiratory virus season, one study suggests.
Nearly 94% of children who died had at least one complex critical condition.
While RSV may be shed by hospitalized patients at higher rates than flu, the infectious potential is unknown.
The WHO says multiple-dose vials will make it easier and less expensive to immunize pregnant women in low-income countries.
Also, the FDA appointed 4 men to senior leadership roles, including the newly created position of deputy commissioner for technology and AI.
Symptoms that persist for three months or more are also common after other respiratory viral infections like the flu and RSV.
Things no longer reliably provided by the CDC: What vaccines are recommended, whether you can walk in and get one, and what's happening with disease in the US.
The vaccine was an estimated 73% effective at preventing hospitalizations and 56% effective in protecting against death.
The groups, along with other leading US medical organizations, offer vaccine recommendations for the upcoming respiratory illness season.
