As summer approaches, you may be planning a big trip for the first time since the pandemic began—but be sure to make and follow a health checklist if you are traveling to another country, an expert advises.
May 9, 2022
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COVID-19 vaccinations are at a critical juncture as companies test whether new approaches like combination shots or nasal drops can keep up with a mutating coronavirus—even though it's not clear if changes are needed.
Apr 24, 2022
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Free influenza (flu) vaccines are now available for eligible groups, subject to local supply arrangements, with health authorities encouraging booking in from mid April.
Apr 11, 2022
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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
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Influenza is a major global public health concern and a huge economic burden to societies. Seasonal influenza epidemics afflict between 13 to 100 million individuals annually, including three to five million cases of severe ...
Mar 30, 2022
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Yearly flu shots are especially important for kids with asthma, as any virus can trigger an asthma attack. But in the not-too-distant future, these kids might be able to get a spritz instead of a jab, new research hints.
Mar 28, 2022
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When I began drafting this article, COVID cases in Australia were coming down and the situation was stabilizing.
Mar 16, 2022
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This season's flu shot offered virtually no protection against infection, a new government report shows.
Mar 11, 2022
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Public health measures to control COVID, including social distancing, masks, border closures and reduced international travel, have worked to reduce the impact of COVID.
Mar 1, 2022
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The flu is back with case counts that look comparable to those that predate the pandemic, with one important distinction.
Feb 7, 2022
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