As Bird Flu Spreads, We Are Closer to Seeing a Universal Flu Vaccine
As reports of bird flu outbreaks are cropping up across the globe, we are one step closer to seeing a universal flu vaccine.
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Yearly Pediatric Flu Vaccines Protect Against Future Pandemics
Researchers have found that children who receive years of season-specific flu vaccines develop antibodies that also provide broader protection against new strains, including those capable of causing pandemics.
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Flu Vaccine After Heart Attack Reduces All-cause Mortality Risk
Influenza vaccination reduces the risk of all-cause death, myocardial infarction, or stent thrombosis at 12 months in hospitalized patients with myocardial infarction or high-risk coronary disease.
What’s the Viability of Giving Flu and Covid Shots at the Same Time?
Scientists are trying to find out whether the flu vaccine and a Covid-19 shot can be given at the same time.
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First Trial of Nanoparticle Universal Flu Vaccine Begins
A first-in-human, Phase 1 trial assessing the safety and immunogenicity of an investigational nanoparticle influenza vaccine (FluMos-v1) designed to provide long-lasting protection against multiple flu virus strains has begun at the National Institutes of Health.
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Could mRNA Technology Create More Potent Seasonal Flu Vaccines?
The head of Pfizer’s vaccine research and development told CNBC that mRNA could pave the way to more effective seasonal flu shots.
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A New Universal Flu Vaccine May Protect Against Multiple Strains, Study Finds
A team of scientists have developed a vaccine that appears to protect against the influenza strains most likely to cause global pandemics.
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CDC: Only 1 Child Has Died From Influenza This Season
The CDC is reporting remarkably low levels of influenza activity this season, which has led to a correspondingly low death rate in children.
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CDC: The Flu Has Nearly Disappeared This Season
Compared to typical flu seasons, there are hardly any laboratory-confirmed influenza cases and far fewer flu-related hospitalizations, according to the CDC.
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Universal Flu Vaccine May Be One Step Closer
Scientists recently completed the first human trial of a vaccine created by recombinant genetic technology to fool the immune system into attacking a part of the influenza virus that does not change so fast and is common among different strains.
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Why Massachusetts Dropped Its Student Flu Vaccine Mandate
The state of Massachusetts recently dropped a flu vaccine requirement for students due to the low number of cases throughout the state, according to local news reports.
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CDC: Strong Flu Vaccine Distribution Leads to Mild Flu Season
The rise of the novel coronavirus has overshadowed what would normally be the height of flu season, as the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports remarkably low levels of influenza.
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Laws Promoting Flu Vaccination for Hospital Workers May Help Prevent Flu Deaths
State laws promoting influenza vaccination for hospital workers can be effective in preventing deaths from pneumonia and influenza, particularly among the elderly, a study suggests.
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No Additional Benefit from High-dose Flu Vaccine for Heart Disease Patients
High-dose influenza vaccines are no better than regular-dose vaccines in reducing deaths and hospitalizations among patients with underlying heart disease, according to a large study publishing in JAMA.
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CDC: Flu Cases Low, Healthcare Seeking Behaviors ‘Changed Dramatically’
Influenza cases remain low in nearly every state as the novel coronavirus continues to surge throughout the country, according to data from the (CDC) Centers for Disease Control.
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