COVID-19 recommendations for Fall 2024

Fall is here and with it, comes cold and flu season. With schools back in session and people gathering inside more, COVID will also be a player in this year’s circulating respiratory viruses.

Corewell Health’s infectious disease experts Dr. Russ Lampen and Dr. Nick Gilpin teamed up to answer the most frequently asked questions when it comes to this year’s COVID vaccine.

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Or, put together your own story using raw footage HERE:
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Study Links COVID-19 Public Health Efforts to Dramatic Drop in COPD Hospitalizations

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Study shows rapid return of respiratory viruses after COVID-19 restrictions relaxed

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