Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Expectant moms should get vaccinated, experts say
Chills. No appetite. Fever. Body aches. Fatigue. Congestion. Dry cough.
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Flu shot a must for moms-to-be
(HealthDay)—Catching the flu early in pregnancy doubles the risk of having a baby with a serious birth defect, which is why getting a flu shot is so important for women who are expecting, the March of Dimes warns.
Sep 15, 2015
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New guidelines call for kids, health care workers to get flu shots
(HealthDay)—All eligible children and health care workers should get flu shots, according to new policy statements from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Sep 7, 2015
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Medical research
Clinical study tests microneedle skin patches as alternative to flu shot
A new clinical study at Emory University is testing whether microneedle patches applied to the skin may be a safe and effective alternative to conventional flu shots. The study is currently underway and enrolling volunteers.
Aug 31, 2015
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CDC tweaking flu vaccine for better protection
(HealthDay)—Having acknowledged that the 2014-2015 flu vaccine was mismatched to the circulating influenza strains, U.S. health officials have ramped up next season's shots for broader protection.
Jun 5, 2015
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Study seeks to understand why Virginia girls aren't getting HPV vaccine
Virginia was one of the first states in the union to pass legislation mandating the human papillomavirus vaccine for sixth-grade girls in an effort to prevent cervical cancer and other types of sexually transmitted cancers. ...
Feb 4, 2015
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Flu's grip on U.S. starting to weaken: CDC
(HealthDay)—After a rough start to the flu season, the number of infections seems to have peaked and is even starting to decline in many parts of the nation, federal health officials reported Thursday.
Jan 29, 2015
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In a severe flu season, Virginia Tech researcher searches for better ways to prevent infections
Linsey Marr, a professor in the Charles E. Via Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech, is obsessed with flu transmission.
Jan 27, 2015
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Have faith in the flu shot
Flu season is now peaking. The rate of effectiveness for this year's vaccine has been disappointing, with at least half the states reporting widespread incidence of influenza. Dr. Paul Skolnik, an infectious diseases physician ...
Jan 23, 2015
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Tracking the flu with data
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently declared a flu epidemic in the U.S., with the virus appearing in 46 states so far. Many people have stayed home sick, while officials have announced that this year's ...
Jan 20, 2015
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