Health authorities say Covid cases are on the rise around the nation, with 15 states reporting high levels of the virus in wastewater. While the severity of the disease is lessening overall, the elderly and immunocompromised are still at higher risk. NBC News' Erin McLaughlin reports.
With fresh Covid cases bubbling up in some parts of the country, health officials are setting course for a fall vaccination campaign. On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended new shots for all Americans this fall. “Our top recommendation for protecting yourself and your loved ones from respiratory illness is to get vaccinated,” CDC director Dr. Mandy Cohen said in a statement.
Health officials have told Americans to expect a yearly update to Covid vaccines, just like they are recommended to get a new shot each fall to protect against the latest flu strains. Earlier this month, the Food and Drug Administration — following the guidance of its own panel of expert advisers — told vaccine manufacturers to target the JN.1 version of the virus.
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