[CREDIT: CDC] The CDC and the RI Department of Health advise getting your flu shot as flu season begins this month. Why does sweater weather start flu season? Research indicates it's cold, dry air.

RIDOH: Flu, COVID Peak Early — Prep Now

By: Rob Borkowski on February 27, 2026 in COVID-19, Health, News to You

PROVIDENCE, RI — Cases of respiratory viruses like flu, COVID-19 & RSV are very high in RI, so the Health Department urges vaccines & staying home when sick

New COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Opened

By: Rob Borkowski on April 14, 2021 in COVID-19, News to You

PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Island is opening 3,200 new COVID-19 vaccination appointments on www.vaccinateRI.org on Thursday at 9 a.m. for the State-run site at Sockanosset Cross Road in Cranston. Governor […]