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
0
8
(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
0
3
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
0
18
A plateau in U.S. COVID-19 cases following several weeks of declining infections is a "worrisome" indication for a potential spike this winter as people congregate inside more often because of holidays and colder weather, ...
Nov 8, 2021
0
10
The University of Toronto is encouraging students, staff, faculty and librarians on its three campuses to get their annual flu shot to further protect their health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nov 5, 2021
0
2
Flu season typically starts in the U.S. in November, December. That's why it's important to get your flu shot now. Mayo Clinic health experts say it's the best tool for preventing the flu. And kids of almost every age are ...
Nov 2, 2021
0
1
An estimated 28 million children nationwide are expected to soon be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, pending the expected authorization of the Pfizer shot for kids 5 to 11 in the coming weeks.
Oct 25, 2021
0
20
Three in five Americans say they may delay or skip the flu shot this year, despite warnings from health experts the influenza season could start early and be severe, according to a new survey released by the American Heart ...
Oct 12, 2021
0
3
(HealthDay)—A new survey showing that nearly half of U.S. adults are not likely to get a flu shot this season has prompted federal health officials to urge all Americans to get the flu vaccines.
Oct 8, 2021
0
2
The U.S. is gearing up in case of a bad flu season on top of the continuing COVID-19 crisis, with a plea Thursday for Americans to get vaccinated against both.
Oct 7, 2021
0
2
