Shots

Shots are medical injections, typically vaccines, administered to prevent infectious diseases. In the context of these headlines, they specifically refer to influenza (flu) shots and COVID-19 shots.

Why it’s in the news: Shots are in the news due to the start of the flu season, rising influenza cases, and a policy change affecting access to COVID-19 vaccines for children.

Latest on Shots

• Flu season is already here. Here’s what to know about this year’s flu shots.
• As influenza cases rise, residents rush to get flu shots
• AI models keep posting screenshots showing sensitive data from inside tech companies
• RFK Jr.'s CDC isn’t letting states order COVID-19 shots for kids, blocking access
• AI ‘warning shots’ focus Beijing on national security risks

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