New RSV drugs could become available this cold and flu season
Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, receives a flu vaccine from nurse practitioner Whitney Goggans at the Atlanta Press Club, where Cohen spoke about health issues, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in Atlanta. Vaccines for RSV, COVID variants and influenza will be available this fall, according to The Associated Press. (Mike Stewart/AP file)
RSV is transmitted through respiratory droplets when a person coughs or sneezes, or through direct contact with a contaminated surface. It typically starts during the fall and peaks in the winter.
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Aisling Mäki has been writing about Memphis since she moved to the city more than 20 years ago. She’s worked for print, digital and broadcast news outlets, including Memphis Daily News and Action News 5 (WMC), as well as public relations agencies. Her work has earned awards from The Associated Press, Tennessee Press Association, Society of Professional Journalists and Public Relations Society of America.
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