It’s a Matter of Your Health with Dr. Veita Bland

“Shots of Hope: What You Need to Know About Vaccines This Season

Dr. Veita Bland, MD Season 6 Episode 4

On this week’s episode of It’s A Matter of Your Health, host Dr. Veita Bland, MD, talks with Dr. Cynthia B. Snyder, Medical Director of Infection Prevention at Cone Health. Together, they break down what you need to know heading into flu, COVID, and RSV season.

💡 Key Points:

·       Why the flu vaccine is recommended for nearly everyone over 6 months.

·       Timing matters—why October is the best time to get vaccinated.

·       High-dose vaccines for adults 65+ and why they matter.

·       The latest on COVID boosters, RSV vaccines, and prevention tips.

·       Growing Lyme disease concerns in North Carolina and how to stay safe outdoors.

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