flu season

The directive continues a dramatic shift in vaccine policy within the health department under the leadership of Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham and Deputy Surgeon General Dr. Wyche Coleman, both of whom have repeated vaccine misinformation.

Health officials say now is not the time to let your guard down on protecting yourself, and others, as the three contagious viruses spread across the region.

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and top state public health officials rolled up their sleeves to receive the COVID-19 booster shots and the flu vaccine Wednesday to increase vaccination rates ahead of what could be a severe flu season.

On this week's edition of All Things New Orleans, we'll chat with NPR's Robert Siegel, co-host of All Things Considered just ahead of his last day on air.…

The early start to flu season that's sweeping the country hasn't spared Louisiana and Mississippi.While the outlook for the rest of the season isn't…