Biden encourages others to 'follow his example' after receiving new flu, COVID shots

President Biden received a flu shot and updated COVID vaccine on Friday, and encouraged other Americans to do the same, the White House announced.

“As we enter the cold and flu season, the President encourages all Americans to follow his example and to check with their healthcare provider or pharmacist to assure that they are fully vaccinated,” White House physician Kevin O’Connor wrote in a statement Saturday.

The new COVID vaccine was approved by the FDA last week. The booster...