Stepping closer to a universal flu vaccine
Researchers at McMaster University and two American universities have taken another step closer to developing a much more effective, "one-punch" universal flu vaccine.
Oct 07, 2016
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Researchers at McMaster University and two American universities have taken another step closer to developing a much more effective, "one-punch" universal flu vaccine.
Oct 07, 2016
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A rare and improbable mutation in a protein encoded by an influenza virus renders the virus defenseless against the body's immune system. This University of Rochester Medical Center discovery could provide a new strategy ...
Sep 29, 2016
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The fact that this year's flu shot is not a good match against this year's influenza strain is well known, and has happened before.
Jan 14, 2015
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(HealthDay)—What time of year a baby is conceived may raise the chances of a premature birth, new research suggests.
Jul 08, 2013
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When it comes to stopping illness, social media posts and tweets may be just what the doctor ordered.
Nov 27, 2012
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Higher flu vaccination rates are one reason why flu cases are way down in the United States, experts say.
Dec 22, 2020
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More Americans have been getting flu shots this year, apparently heeding the advice of health officials fearful of a flu and coronavirus double pandemic, public health officials said Wednesday.
Dec 10, 2020
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For people who have heart disease, getting a flu shot greatly reduces the risk of dying or developing serious heart-related complications, a new analysis shows.
Nov 18, 2020
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We've been dealing with the coronavirus for months. And now the dreaded flu season is upon us. Is it possible that both viruses could infect your body at once?
Nov 11, 2020
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The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives, is helping to keep families and communities safe from the flu by providing facts, resources and encouraging ...
Nov 11, 2020
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