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Montgomery County health officials are sounding the alarm as flu cases rise and open enrollment for health insurance kicks off—are you ready for the fall season?

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County urges enrollment help as flu activity rises
County health staff reminded residents that Maryland Health Care Exchange open enrollment began Nov. 1 and the county health officer warned national flu positivity has crossed 3%, urging vaccination ahead of the holidays.
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November 6, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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Protect your family this holiday season: get your COVID and flu shots now, ensure trick-or-treaters are visible, and watch out for hidden food allergies!

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Health officials urge flu/COVID shots, Halloween safety and warn about alpha‑gal allergy
Dr. Keisha Davis reminded residents to get flu and COVID shots before the holidays, advised on Halloween visibility and allergy‑safe treats, and echoed Maryland health guidance on alpha‑gal syndrome, which can cause delayed reactions to mammalian meat and dairy.
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November 3, 2026 at 4:54 AM
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Montgomery County is rolling out flu vaccines for children and uninsured adults just in time for the respiratory season—are you prepared to protect your health?

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Health officials: flu and updated COVID vaccines available; county offers doses for uninsured residents
Sean O'Donnell, assistant chief of public health services, said Montgomery County has received flu vaccine supplies for children and some adults, including provisions for uninsured residents, and urged appointments for fall vaccinations as respiratory season approaches.
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September 5, 2026 at 5:20 AM
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An mRNA flu vaccine could revolutionize vaccine production by speeding up response times and alleviating egg-allergy concerns, according to health experts.

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APHA CEO: mRNA flu vaccine could speed production and avoid egg-allergy issues
Dr. Georges Benjamin told Montgomery County media that an mRNA-based flu vaccine could shorten production time, allow faster reformulation if the virus mutates, and reduce egg-allergy concerns — potentially useful for local vaccination planning.
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August 11, 2026 at 12:12 AM