Even though flu season is well under way, this editorial insists there is still time to protect yourself and your loved ones. It highlights how a simple flu shot can spare the very young and the very old from unnecessary misery.

Texas is on track to reach a record number of whooping cough cases, with Bexar County already reporting over 200 infections among children. Officials and public health agencies emphasize preventative measures, particularly vaccination, to stem the growing tide of this respiratory disease.

Marin County counts a sizeable older population, putting many residents at heightened risk of severe COVID-19 complications. This editorial urges a renewed push for vaccination, spotlighting local leadership’s role in protecting vulnerable communities. The paper calls it the “right move” for public health in Marin.

Health officials in Kansas have officially declared the end of a measles outbreak that affected dozens of mostly unvaccinated children. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment reports that no new cases have been confirmed, signaling a return to normalcy in the region.

A large study out of Karolinska Institutet suggests that people who’ve had COVID-19 could be at a higher risk of developing asthma, sinusitis, and hay fever. Researchers note vaccination appears to reduce these heightened chances.

In a tragic development, two unvaccinated infants in Kentucky have succumbed to whooping cough, marking the state’s first pertussis-related deaths since 2018, according to health officials.

Measles outbreaks have been reported in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, signaling a cross-border health concern in North America. The spread of this contagious disease underscores the need for vigilance and cooperation among neighboring nations.