With President and General Manager Dan Harris. We are now in the 2024 influenza and COVID-19 season. Now is the time for you and your family to stay informed and proactive. The CDC and local health officials are reporting significant increases in confirmed cases of influenza and COVID-19. This surge speaks to the importance of prevention and vaccination. You can take simple but effective steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. It is important to wash your hands regularly, wear a mask in crowded places, and maintain social distancing. Vaccination remains our best defense, and health officials say both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines are in sufficient supply. The vaccine is recommended for people over 6 months of age. Health care providers say the elderly, pregnant women and people with underlying health conditions are especially vulnerable and should be vaccinated. Vaccines are available at local pharmacies, clinics and hospitals. Most are covered by health insurance and some are free. Check your local location on the WBAL app. By staying vigilant and getting vaccinated, we can protect ourselves, our families, and our communities. Knowing the facts about the flu and COVID-19 can help you make informed decisions and take proactive steps to stay safe and healthy this season. This has a B
We are now in the 2024 influenza and COVID-19 season, and it’s time for you and your family to stay informed and take precautions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health officials are reporting significant increases in confirmed cases of influenza and coronavirus. 19. This spike speaks to the importance of prevention and vaccination. You can take simple and effective steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. It is important to wash your hands regularly, wear a mask in crowded places, and maintain social distancing. Vaccination is our best protection, and health officials say both the flu and coronavirus vaccines are in sufficient supply. |Learn more: Who needs a fall COVID-19 or influenza vaccine? The vaccine is recommended for people 6 months of age and older. Health care providers say the elderly, pregnant women and people with underlying health conditions are particularly vulnerable and should be vaccinated. Vaccines are available at pharmacies, clinics and hospitals. Most are covered by health insurance and some are free. To find a vaccine near you in Maryland, tap here. |Also: What you need to know about available vaccines this respiratory virus season We can protect ourselves, our families, and our communities by staying vigilant and getting vaccinated. Knowing the facts about influenza and COVID-19 can help you make informed decisions and take proactive steps to stay safe and healthy this season.
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We are now in the 2024 influenza and COVID-19 season, and it’s time for you and your family to stay informed and take precautions.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health officials are reporting significant increases in confirmed cases of influenza and COVID-19. This surge speaks to the importance of prevention and vaccination.
You can take simple and effective steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. Regular hand washing, wearing a mask in crowded places, and maintaining social distancing are key.
Vaccination remains our best protection, and health officials say there is sufficient supply of both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines.
|Learn more: Who needs a fall COVID-19 or influenza vaccination?
The vaccine is recommended for people over 6 months of age. Health care providers say older people, pregnant women and people with underlying health conditions are especially vulnerable and should be vaccinated.
Vaccines are available at pharmacies, clinics and hospitals. Most are covered by health insurance and some are free. To find a vaccine near you in Maryland, tap here.
|Related article: What you need to know about the vaccines available this respiratory virus season
By staying vigilant and getting vaccinated, we can protect ourselves, our families, and our communities. Knowing the facts about influenza and COVID-19 can help you make informed decisions and take proactive steps to stay safe and healthy this season.
