Cold and flu season means it's time for many people to figure out their plan for getting flu and COVID vaccines to fend off a sickness during the colder months.

While not perfect, vaccinations are the best bet for avoiding a bad case of flu or COVID-19 this fall and winter. The CDC recommends these vaccinations for ages 6 months and older.

Columnist Leigh Anne Nelson followed the most current information about MS and COVID-19 and flu vaccines when deciding to get vaccinated.

This is the second of two articles on preparing for respiratory illnesses heading our way this fall. Last week’s Weekly Wellness article focused on whooping cough and RSV. With calendars full of school events,

Yes, you can get your flu and COVID-19 shots at the same time. Don’t call them boosters — they’re not just another dose of last year’s protection. The coronavirus and influenza are escape artists that constantly mutate to evade your body’s immune defenses,

Here are some guidelines on when and where to get the COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines, plus some tips to stay healthy.