Neuroscience
Can the flu shot reduce your risk of stroke?
Getting an annual flu shot may be associated with a lower risk of stroke, according to a study published in the September 7, 2022, online issue of Neurology.
Sep 7, 2022
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News tagged with flu shot
Pediatrics
Pediatricians urge parents to get kids a flu shot
Children should get their flu shot as soon as it is available, preferably by the end of October, a leading medical group recommends.
Sep 6, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How vaccine-related fears affect the flu shot experience
A novel long-term study of how vaccine-related fears influence flu shot outcomes has found that these fears not only reduce vaccination, but also fuel symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness at the time of the injection.
Jul 21, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Why can you still get influenza if you've had a flu shot?
Restrictions have eased, international borders are open and influenza is back in Australia after a two-year absence.
Jun 20, 2022
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Vaccination
Can I get my flu shot and COVID booster at the same time? Yes, but know your symptoms
A spike in flu cases across the country, along with another COVID-19 surge, is leaving more people vulnerable to catching some form of disease—especially those who aren't vaccinated.
Jun 16, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Which flu shot should I choose? And what are cell-based and 'adjuvanted' vaccines?
With Australians learning to live with COVID and resuming international travel, cases of influenza are steadily rising.
Jun 16, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Should I get the 2022 flu vaccine? And how effective is it?
Free influenza (flu) vaccines are now available for eligible groups, subject to local supply arrangements, with health authorities encouraging booking in from mid April.
Apr 11, 2022
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Cardiology
Global trial demonstrates some benefits of flu shots for heart failure patients
People with heart failure who received an annual flu shot had lower rates of pneumonia and hospitalization on a year-round basis and a reduction in major cardiovascular events during peak flu season, in a study presented ...
Apr 4, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
With holidays ahead, COVID boosters a must for people with weak immune systems
(HealthDay)—If you're a patient with a weakened immune system, roll up your sleeves to stay safe over the holidays and winter months.
Dec 6, 2021
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Health
US drugstores squeezed by vaccine demand, staff shortages
A rush of vaccine-seeking customers and staff shortages are squeezing drugstores around the U.S., leading to frazzled workers and temporary pharmacy closures.
Dec 4, 2021
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