Health leaders in several states urge flu and virus vaccines
Officials in four Western states issued vaccine recommendations, while New Jersey's governor received a flu shot on Tuesday to encourage others.
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What happened
Public health leaders in Washington, Oregon, California and Hawaii released vaccine recommendations for the coming respiratory season. In New Jersey, Gov. Mikie Sherrill and state Health Commissioner Dr. Raynard Washington received annual flu shots on Oct. 13 and urged residents to get vaccinated. Ohio health officials also asked residents to get flu shots before Halloween.
Why it matters
Officials said cases are beginning to rise, and updated vaccines are available to address new strains.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 3:34 PM ET: Public health leaders in four Western states released vaccine recommendations for the respiratory season.
- Oct 13: Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Health Commissioner Dr. Raynard Washington received flu shots and encouraged vaccinations in New Jersey.
- Oct 15, 8:09 AM ET: Ohio health officials encouraged residents to get flu shots before Halloween as cases climb.
Coverage
- Governor Sherrill, Health Commissioner Washington get vaccinated to boost annual flu shot awareness (roi-nj.com)
- The 2026 cold and flu season is approaching, health officials say (wlwt.com)
- Gov. Sherrill, New Jersey health commissioner receive flu shots, urge vaccinations ahead of respiratory virus season (wrnjradio.com)
- Public health leaders say now is the time for vaccinations (opb.org)
- Rising flu activity prompts vaccination calls in Colorado and Michigan
- Butte County Public Health urges residents to get flu shots
- Colorado child flu death prompts early vaccination push as cases rise
- Colorado confirms child flu death as early season prompts vaccine push
- Early flu season spreads as officials urge vaccines
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