Title: Scientists Get Closer to Long-Lasting Flu Vaccine
Category: Health News
Created: 8/24/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Flu Vaccine Protects Nursing Home Residents, Study Finds
Category: Health News
Created: 8/25/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Flu Vaccines Offer About 6 Months of Protection, Study Finds
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2015 12:00:00 AM

Cadila Pharmaceutical will seek the govt's nod in two days for initiating clinical trials for a vaccine against swine flu.

Farber Cancer Institute investigators report they have discovered a type of immune antibody that can rapidly evolve to neutralize a wide array of influenza virus strains - including those the body hasn't yet encountered.

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Breakthrough vaccine technique makes you immune to all forms of the flu virus.

Could H1N1 have a bright side? New research leads to encouraging steps forward in the fight against flu.

The new process may provide a revolutionary, all-purpose flu vaccine.

Despite the report, the CDC still advises older people to get a flu shot.

Twitter posts with anti-vaccine sentiments are "contagious," while posts with a positive take on vaccines are not.

Although the rise in cases of the H7N9 bird flu in China seems to have slowed, health officials are developing a vaccine against the virus.

Getting a flu shot may reduce the risk of major heart problems, such as heart attacks or unexpected chest pain.

Women have a stronger immune response than men when given the flu vaccine.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that the nasal spray form of the flu vaccine is the preferred way to vaccinate kids ages 2 to 8.

Research centers collaborate to create a better, longer-lasting solution to the yearly flu assault.

Anyone who isn't eligible for the government-funded flu vaccine has been left waiting for the jab in north-west Queensland.

In the United States, given the high burden of disease, influenza vaccine is recommended for all children from age 6 months. The paucity of vaccine effectiveness data in children <2 years has led some to argue against routine vaccination in this age group.

This study reveals the effectiveness of trivalent influenza vaccine in young children and supports the current Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendation. This study provides the strongest evidence to date confirming the effectiveness of trivalent influenza vaccine in children <2 years of age. (Read the full article)

DOVER – The Division of Public Health (DPH) is reminding Delawareans to protect themselves and those around them this influenza season by getting vaccinated as DPH announces the first two flu-related deaths of the 2019-2020 flu season. A 68-year-old woman infected with influenza A, and a 65-year-old man infected with influenza B, passed away this […]

Title: Even a 'Bad' Flu Vaccine Could Save 61,000 Lives: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/1/2018 12:00:00 AM

Title: Flu Vaccine Making a Strong Showing This Season
Category: Health News
Created: 2/20/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/21/2020 12:00:00 AM

Title: Is a 'Universal' Flu Vaccine on the Horizon?
Category: Health News
Created: 3/9/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/10/2020 12:00:00 AM

Three Gold Coast Titans players, including Bryce Cartwright, have been stood down for refusing to have a flu shot only a day after the NRL announced its revised stance on vaccinations.

Good news for all patients with high blood pressure (hypertension). Getting a flu shot can ultimately lower the risk of death in most high BP patients.

Gold Coast Titans' Bryce Cartwright, Nathan Peats and Brian Kelly were informed they would be unable to play on Friday afternoon following talks between the NRL and Queensland Government.

In animal tests, vaccine gives broad protection