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- Young people with Long COVID struggle with
everyday activities like school attendance

Source: recovercovid.org/news/recover-research-update-september-2026
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Die heutigen #COVID19 Fallzahlen des RKI (2026-09-17), reale Inzidenz ~115 ‼️

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🏥 Thursday Hospitalization Report for Sep 17 continued

Forecast (week ending Sep 19):
🔸 ~4,400 predicted (95% PI: 2,600–6,100)

Highest rates: children <1yr, adults 65+
Flu & RSV hospitalization rates: Low

Source: cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/data/illness-severity.html
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As Dr. Michael Osterholm (CIDRAP) says:

"Get your COVID vaccine now... Get your flu
shot when we first see flu activity start to
pick up."

Source: cidrap.umn.edu

#COVIDIsAirborne #MaskUp

Adults 65+: higher-dose flu vaccine still
recommended.

COVID vaccine is FDA-approved for 65+ and
ages 6mo-64 with qualifying high-risk
conditions. Not for the general population.
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Why the difference?

COVID: 2-3 waves/year, unpredictable timing.
Vaccine wanes but not as fast as flu.
→ Get it as soon as available

Flu: predictable season, protection drops
2-8% each month.
→ Time it close to peak activity
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Flu vaccine timing:

Flu season typically starts mid-late October.
Protection wanes 2-8% per month after vaccination.
Getting it too early = less protection at peak.

Get your flu shot when flu activity first picks
up — usually late October or November.
#COVIDIsAirborne

💉 When to get vaccinated this fall

COVID: Get it NOW if 6+ months since your last
dose or infection. XFG formula available
(Pfizer, Moderna, Novavax).

COVID waves are unpredictable — don't wait.

Flu: WAIT. More below 🧵
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Die heutigen #COVID19 Fallzahlen des RKI (2026-09-16), reale Inzidenz ~115 ‼️

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Wastewater detects community spread BEFORE
clinical tests or hospital visits — including
infections without symptoms

Check your state:
cdc.gov/wastewater/respiratory-viruses/national.html

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