Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Get your flu shot: It might shield you from severe COVID

(HealthDay)—The coronavirus and the flu are two entirely different viruses. But a new study suggests those who get a flu vaccine face a considerably lower risk for being hospitalized if and when they get COVID-19.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Mayo Clinic Minute: What to know about this season's flu vaccine

Experts recommend that those who are 6 months of age and older get their flu vaccine this year and get it as early as possible. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Robert Jacobson, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician, discusses this season's ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Efficacy, politics influence public trust in COVID-19 vaccine

If an initial COVID-19 vaccine is about as effective as a flu shot, uptake by the American public may fall far short of the 70% level needed to achieve herd immunity, new Cornell research suggests.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Q&A: How a COVID-19 vaccine may look different than others

As flu season approaches and scientists continue to work toward a vaccine for COVID-19, Andrea Amalfitano uses his expertise in developing innovative treatments for a variety of diseases to shed light on the process for creating ...

Vaccination

Q&A: How to stay safe from flu during the COVID-19 pandemic

Influenza is a serious illness that can make you miserable. At its worst, it can be fatal. As North America enters its first full flu season since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are wondering about the intersection ...

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