Health
Is a combo COVID/flu shot on the way?
During the next few weeks or months, you might find yourself dropping by the doctor's office or pharmacy to get your annual flu shot along with a dose of COVID vaccine.
Sep 15, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Upcoming flu season will likely be severe
The 2021-22 influenza season is likely to be more severe than average—and hit young children particularly hard—due to waning population-level immunity from the near-lack of a flu season during last winter's COVID-19 surge, ...
Aug 31, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Are colds and flu coming back?
A remarkable side effect of the pandemic has been the near vanishing of colds, flu, and other viruses. All of these can lead to general misery and, in some cases, serious illness and death. Fortunately, mask-wearing and other ...
Aug 27, 2021
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Immunology
Sniffing out an alternative: Scientists developing nasal mist vaccine targeting COVID-19
The only approved way to get vaccinated against COVID-19 is through a good 'ol shot in the arm.
Aug 19, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Our on again, off again relationship with masks
As COVID-19's delta variant creates dangerous hotspots of community spread across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that everyone—including the vaccinated—resume mask-wearing ...
Aug 16, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Respiratory viruses such as RSV are spreading earlier than usual. Flu could be next, some doctors fear
Pediatricians say that respiratory viruses that usually wait until fall are getting an early start this summer, a surprising trend that may have implications for the fall and winter.
Aug 13, 2021
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Vaccination
Competitive success: New research finds performance feedback at clinics increases flu vaccination rates
Every year the flu threatens the health of millions of people. Experts continue to recommend annual flu vaccination as the best line of defense, but despite these recommendations, flu vaccination rates haven't broken 50% ...
Aug 12, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Flu shot found to protect against severe effects of COVID-19
In a newly published study, physician-scientists at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have shown that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19.
Aug 4, 2021
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Vaccination
Reminding people COVID vaccines are much more effective than flu shots could ease hesitancy
After an incredible start, the UK's vaccination program is now slowing down. Over 80 million doses have been administered, but more than 10% of the UK adult population still hasn't been vaccinated. With COVID-19 cases once ...
Jul 21, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Flu shot might help ward off severe COVID
A flu shot might offer some protection against severe effects of COVID-19, a new study suggests.
Jul 12, 2021
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