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CDC advisors encourage Americans to receive annual fall vaccinations

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3 Things to Know | Quad Cities morning headlines for Sept. 18, 2024

Bettendorf is rezoning land near TBK Sports Complex for new hospital and COVID vaccines are available through Hy-Vee pharmacies.
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New medical research shows COVID vaccinations help reduce heart failure

This study followed 20 million people throughout Europe and found half of vaccinated people had a reduced risk of heart failure and blood clots.
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COVID vaccinations remain low amongst most Americans

Nearly 15 million Americans have rolled up their sleeves for the recently updated COVID vaccines, but this number is still low according to federal health officials.
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Only 7% of adults have gotten the new COVID shots, US data show

In the late summer, government health officials made the nation's COVID-19 vaccination campaign more like the annual flu campaign.
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Rock Island County Health Department expanding offerings for COVID boosters

Children between the ages of six months to 11 years old can register for a COVID booster. Parents will need their insurance card, or $35 to get the vaccine.
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CDC no longer requiring COVID vaccine cards

Recently the CDC announced they will no longer distribute COVID vaccine cards. This decision comes after the federal government and other countries stopped re
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Hy-Vee pharmacies receive updated COVID vaccines

Across our News 8 viewing area Hy-Vee pharmacies have received the updated COVID boosters. Appointments for the new booster is restricted to people 12 and older.
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RSV vaccine recommended during pregnancy as a second option to protect newborns

The recommendation comes a month after the CDC recommended another option: lab-made antibodies given to infants younger than 8 months as way to prevent severe RSV.
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Updated COVID boosters delivered this week

As COVID hospitalizations rise in the US, the CDC is rolling out an updated COVID vaccine for anyone above six months old.
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CDC approving FDA decision for next round COVID boosters

For Americans six months old and older, the CDC is recommending getting updated COVID boosters.
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Americans can now get an updated COVID-19 vaccine

CDC advisers endorsed the new shots for everyone 6 months and older and the agency's director quickly signed off Tuesday on the panel's recommendation.