Pediatrics

Flu shots up for children in states with vaccine mandate

Children living in states with a vaccine mandate during the 2020 to 2021 influenza season had a higher predicted probability of receiving an influenza vaccine, according to a study published online Oct. 10 in Pediatrics.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

What to expect for the flu, RSV and COVID-19 respiratory season

Influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19 are all part of the seasonal respiratory virus lineup. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the upcoming fall and winter are expected ...

Vaccination

Q&A: What should you know about the new COVID-19 vaccine?

Ahead of the fall respiratory virus season, the Food and Drug Administration has approved two updated COVID-19 vaccines. The new messenger RNA, or mRNA, vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech are formulated to better target ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Researcher helps boost immune system memory against influenza

When humans or animals get infected, the body's immune system tries to not only clear the infection but also build up a memory of the pathogen that caused it. So, when the pathogen comes around again for possible reinfection, ...

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