Vaccination
Ask an expert: Should I get a flu shot if I'm getting a COVID vaccine booster?
The 2021 flu season is hitting us at the same time that millions of Americans are considering a COVID-19 booster vaccination.
Sep 23, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Why the flu vaccine is more important than ever this year
While social distancing and wearing masks kept the 2021–2022 flu season milder than pre-pandemic levels, experts who expect flu cases to rise this year as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted are urging people to get their ...
Sep 20, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
2012 adult immunization schedule broadens recommendations for HPV and hepatitis B vaccinations
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) now recommends routine HPV vaccination for males aged 11 to 12 years and catch-up vaccination for males aged 13 to 21. These are just two of the changes to the ...
Feb 1, 2012
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Immunology
Fish oil and probiotic supplements in pregnancy may reduce risk of childhood allergies
In one of the largest ever research reports of how a pregnant woman's diet affects her baby's allergy and eczema risk, scientists from Imperial College London assessed over 400 studies involving 1.5 million people.
Feb 28, 2018
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Health
ACIP announces recommended 2013 adult immunization schedule
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) announced its recommended 2013 adult immunization schedule that includes important updates to the pneumococcal, Tdap (tetanus, ...
Jan 28, 2013
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Immunology
Preventing kids' food allergies starts in infancy
(HealthDay)—It's a scary statistic: Every three minutes, an allergic reaction to a food sends someone to the emergency department, according to the nonprofit group Food Allergy Research & Education.
Apr 9, 2019
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Immunology
Egg-allergic children now have no barriers to flu shot
All children should have flu shots, even if they have an egg allergy, and it's now safe to get them without special precautions. This finding is from the latest update on the safety of the flu vaccine for allergic patients, ...
Oct 1, 2013
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Immunology
New guidelines show how to introduce peanut-containing foods to reduce allergy risk
The wait is over for parents who've been wanting to know how and when to introduce peanut-containing foods to their infants to prevent peanut allergy. New, updated guidelines from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious ...
Jan 5, 2017
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Immunology
Allergic to gummy bears? Be cautious getting the flu shot
Do marshmallows make your tongue swell? Gummy bears make you itchy? If you've answered yes and are allergic to gelatin, you will want to take some precautions when getting the flu shot. While the vaccine is recommended for ...
Nov 8, 2013
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Immunology
Cross-reactivity between peanuts and other legumes can lead to serious allergic reactions
Many foods can lead to allergic reactions and this situation is further complicated by so-called cross-reactions, whereby an allergy to one particular food can trigger allergic reactions to another food. There are no treatments ...
May 14, 2012
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