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December 21, 2023
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Q&A: Is it too late to get vaccinated for protection over the holidays?

Q&A: Is it too late to get vaccinated for protection over the holidays?

On Dec. 14, the CDC issued an urgent warning calling for health care providers to increase vaccination coverage for COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus.

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December 15, 2023
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Wastewater sampling identifies viral illnesses in another study

Wastewater sampling identifies viral illnesses in another study

Wastewater surveillance can effectively detect upticks in viral respiratory infections, which could help identify outbreaks, another study has shown.

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December 15, 2023
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High-dose flu vaccine may benefit adults younger than age 65 years

High-dose flu vaccine may benefit adults younger than age 65 years

A recombinant influenza vaccine offered additional protection against PCR-confirmed influenza and community-acquired pneumonia hospitalization among adults aged 50 to 64 years compared with a standard-dose vaccine, study results showed.

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December 13, 2023
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Flu vaccine had ‘moderate’ effectiveness during 2022-2023 season

Flu vaccine had ‘moderate’ effectiveness during 2022-2023 season

Influenza vaccine efficacy during the 2022-2023 influenza season was “moderate” but still prevented many health care encounters and hospitalizations among adult patients, researchers determined.

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December 13, 2023
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Q&A: Inhaled mRNA therapy may help combat seasonal, emerging respiratory viruses

Q&A: Inhaled mRNA therapy may help combat seasonal, emerging respiratory viruses

The U.K. Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency recently approved a phase 1 study that will test an inhaled mRNA-based drug as a treatment and prophylaxis of respiratory viral infections, according to a press release.

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December 13, 2023
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ACOG committee statement recommends influenza vaccination, treatment in pregnancy

ACOG committee statement recommends influenza vaccination, treatment in pregnancy

Annual influenza vaccinations are important for pregnant individuals due to higher risks for complications for the mother, fetus and infant, according to an ACOG committee statement.

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December 07, 2023
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The Story of the Flu Vaccine

The Story of the Flu Vaccine

It's that time of year again, everyone rolling up their sleeves to get a flu shot. This episode dives into the history of the struggles pinning down the causative agent of flu and the journey to the vaccine!

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December 05, 2023
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Study: Antiviral use remains low in children with flu

Study: Antiviral use remains low in children with flu

Use of antivirals to treat influenza in children remains low despite their wide availability and guidelines recommending their use, according to a study published in Pediatrics.

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December 01, 2023
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RSV, flu vaccine coadministration safe for older adults, study shows

RSV, flu vaccine coadministration safe for older adults, study shows

When given together, Pfizer’s respiratory syncytial virus vaccine and the seasonal influenza vaccine generated robust immune responses and were well tolerated among older adults when coadministered, data from a recent study showed.

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November 29, 2023
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Flu vaccine reduces risk for heart attack, cardiovascular death

Flu vaccine reduces risk for heart attack, cardiovascular death

Influenza vaccination was linked to significant decreased risks for major cardiovascular events and death, according to a study published in Scientific Reports.

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