(Omaha) Creighton University experts recommend a double dose of vaccinations ahead of the 2022-2023 flu season. That includes a flu vaccination and a COVID-19 shot.
According to Creighton University, flu activity is currently surging in the Southern Hemisphere, which could indicate what is to come in the U.S. So far, the United States has avoided both flu and COVID-19 cases.
During the 2021-2022 season, influenza activity began to increase in November and remained elevated until mid-June, featuring two distinct waves, with influenza “A” predominating the entire season.
Healthcare providers in several regions of the United States have notified the CDC about increased pediatric hospitalizations due to rhinovirus and enterovirus, which are severe respiratory illnesses.