Experts warn of increased risk to viral illnesses this holiday season due to lower vaccination rates

November 27, 2024

With the cold weather and the holidays, you’re likely spending more time indoors with family and friends. It’s also likely you or someone you’re celebrating with hasn’t gotten the flu vaccine or the COVID-19 shot.

“When people are out of work and out of school and sort of congregating, it’ll promote the spread of it,” said Dr. Michelle Barron, the senior medical director of Infection Prevention at UCHealth.

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