Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 2, 2026

US medical groups urge people to get flu and Covid shots in counter to Trump guidance

Flu vaccinations are beginning and the latest coronavirus shots are starting to arrive after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved this year's updated versions last week.

US medical groups urge people to get flu and Covid shots in counter to Trump guidance

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Flu vaccinations are beginning and the latest coronavirus shots are starting to arrive after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved this year's updated versions last week.

Winter also brings another vaccine-preventable risk called RSV.

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Flu vaccinations are beginning and the latest coronavirus shots are starting to arrive after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved this year's updated versions last week. Winter also brings another vaccine-preventable risk called RSV.

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Winter also brings another vaccine-preventable risk called RSV.

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