How to protect yourself from COVID, flu and RSV this fall
Dr. Céline Gounder shares what you need to know about protecting yourself from COVID, RSV and the flu in the season ahead.
Flu Season
3 tips to keep kids healthy this back-to-school season
Back to school can often mean back to germs. But experts say there are ways to keep kids protected — and make vaccinations less scary, too.
CDC sets timeline for updated COVID boosters
There has been a rise in COVID hospitalizations, and as cooler weather approaches, the CDC revealed its timeline for updated boosters. Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to expect this fall.
Doctor on next COVID boosters
The CDC says it is tracking a newly discovered COVID-19 strain, BA.2.86. One of the cases of the highly mutated variant was confirmed in Michigan. CBS News' Errol Barnett spoke with Dr. Bernard Camins, the medical director for infection prevention at Mount Sinai in New York City, who said "everyone will likely meet the criteria to get the new booster" in the fall.
Flu and COVID combo shots won't be ready this year, FDA official says
The FDA's goal is to roll out the combo option by the following flu season.
CDC: Flu vaccine provided "substantial protection" across all age groups
The vaccine proved more effective than in previous seasons at preventing hospitalizations and emergency room visits.
Dog flu cases on the rise in some U.S. regions this winter season
Symptoms for dog flu include a cough, runny nose, fever and reduced appetite, according to the CDC.
Doctors seeing more respiratory illnesses
People are getting sick with respiratory illnesses but testing negative for COVID-19, RSV and the flu. Dr. Bernard Camins, medical director of infection prevention at the Mount Sinai Health System in New York, joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain some of the other types of viruses going around.
Drugstore chains limit purchases of OTC children's medicine
CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens restrict sales amid heavy demand for over-the-counter fever, flu and cold products.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 18, 2022
Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb, and more, will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Hospitals overwhelmed with respiratory illnesses
Hospitals across the U.S. are grappling with a surge of patients with respiratory illnesses including COVID-19, RSV and the flu. Dr. Dyan Hes joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the latest on the so-called "tripledemic."
Shortage of hospital beds for kids with RSV "really has to do with dollars"
The U.S. is experiencing an unusual spate of childhood RSV infections. But the critical shortage of hospital beds to treat sick children stems from structural problems in pediatric care that have been brewing for years.
"Tripledemic" of flu, RSV and COVID-19 strains hospitals as cases spike
Doctors say all three of the now-prevalent viral infections sweeping the country could be slowed by mask-wearing.
Flu shots are a "very good match" to this season's strains, CDC says
Health officials are redoubling calls for Americans to get vaccinated, with flu shots lagging previous seasons.
LA officials weigh indoor mask mandate
Los Angeles County is considering implementing an indoor mask mandate as COVID-19 hospitalizations climb and fears that a "tripledemic" of coronavirus, flu and RSV could strain hospitals. Dr. Jerry Abraham, who heads up vaccine efforts at Kedren Health in South Los Angeles, joins CBS News to discuss the rising cases and what patients and parents need to know.
Doctor discusses spread of COVID-19, flu
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the spread of COVID-19 BQ variants and the flu in the U.S.
Record number of parents miss work amid "tripledemic"
Rising cases of flu, COVID-19 and RSV are causing working parents to stay home with sick kids.
Employees taking off work for sick kids
A record number of employees are taking time off work due to lack of child care- particularly in regards to having a sick child. Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS News Mornings" to share what parents can do to help keep their children healthy this flu season.
California reports first flu, RSV death in child under 5
The state's public health officer said the young child's death is a "stark reminder" of how fatal respiratory viruses can be.
Triple threat of COVID, RSV & flu this winter
The uptick in cases of the upper respiratory infection RSV is causing concern, and flu cases are also on the rise. Dr. Dyan Hes, the medical director at Gramercy Pediatrics in New York, joins CBS News' Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano to discuss.
Doctors urge COVID and flu vaccines ahead of holidays, as flu cases surge
Doctors are warning people to get vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19, especially ahead of the holiday season.
Outbreak at Virginia high school leaves hundreds of students home sick
Roughly a quarter of the high school's students were absent Tuesday, as the state warns this year's flu season is "showing concerning, early signs that it may be worse than in recent years."
U.S. offers flu shots to migrants in Border Patrol custody
The Trump administration rejected recommendations to offer flu vaccines to migrants in Border Patrol custody, saying it was not operationally feasible.
Hundreds of students at a San Diego high school call out amid flu outbreak
A San Diego high school seemingly has a flu outbreak, causing 1,400 students to call out this week.
Health officials warn severe flu season is coming, urge vaccinations
Health officials are worried about a false sense of security after two milder flu seasons due to COVID precautions.
live updates
Government faces midnight shutdown deadline as Senate votes
The Senate plans to vote for a House-passed bill to keep the government open, but Democrats remain opposed ahead of a midnight deadline. Follow live updates here.
Trump, Hegseth rally troops at rare meeting, rail against "woke" standards
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth touted the new name, the Department of War, saying "the era of the Department of Defense is over."
Judge finds Trump admin. unconstitutionally targeted pro-Palestinian students
A judge gave a blistering assessment of the Trump administration's efforts to go after international students who expressed pro-Palestinian views on college campuses.
Feds find more SIM cards in NJ after disrupting network last week
Last week, U.S. Secret Service investigators found SIM servers in the Tri-State area that were capable of disabling cell towers and launching cyber attacks.
Pfizer to lower some drug prices as White House builds "TrumpRx" website
Pfizer's CEO said President Trump's threat of tariffs motivated his company to take swift action.
Hamas leaning toward accepting Trump's Gaza plan quickly, source says
Hamas and other Palestinian factions are expected to present their response to Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan quickly, a source tells CBS News.
Could a government shutdown impact student loans? Here's what to know.
A government shutdown could begin on Wednesday. Here's what to know about student loans, educational funding and the FAFSA.
Imelda strengthens into a hurricane off the Bahamas
Imelda, the ninth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, strengthened into a hurricane on Tuesday.
U.S. sees surge in baptisms as more Gen Z men embrace faith
A nationwide event drew 30,000 people and marked a broader trend of rising baptisms, with Gen Z men leading a new wave of faith.