Vaccination
Flu vaccine no match for circulating variants this season
This season's flu shot offered virtually no protection against infection, a new government report shows.
Mar 11, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Respiratory infections like whooping cough and flu have plummeted amid COVID. But 'bounce back' is a worry
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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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Early flu peak puzzles scientists after last year's reprieve
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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Vaccination
Is this the end of the road for vaccine mandates in healthcare?
The UK government recently announced a dramatic U-turn on the COVID vaccine mandate for healthcare workers, originally scheduled to take effect on April 1 2022. Health or social care staff will no longer need to provide proof ...
Feb 4, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How easy is it to update COVID vaccines to tackle new variants?
Our ongoing battles with COVID variants delta and omicron highlight just how quickly viruses can mutate, and what that can mean for public health. How quickly can we modify COVID-19 vaccines to tackle any new variants that ...
Jan 26, 2022
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Pediatrics
CDC study shows power of flu vaccine for kids
(HealthDay)—Flu vaccines protect children against serious illness, even when the vaccine doesn't match the circulating flu virus, according to a new study that reinforces the importance of flu shots.
Jan 17, 2022
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Medical economics
What the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us about flu vaccines
A recent report from the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) finds that much needs to be done if we want to be prepared to respond to a potential influenza pandemic, particularly when it comes ...
Jan 13, 2022
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Pediatrics
Getting your child their vaccine? Some tips on easing needle fears
(HealthDay News)—If your child gets upset when it's time to get a shot, you know how challenging that experience is—for both of you.
Jan 4, 2022
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Vaccination
Flu is making a comeback in US after an unusual year off
The U.S. flu season has arrived on schedule after taking a year off, with flu hospitalizations rising and two child deaths reported.
Dec 28, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Flu vaccine may not protect against main flu strain: study
(HealthDay)—This season's flu vaccine may do little to prevent infection with the main circulating virus strain because the strain has changed since the vaccine was developed, a new study suggests.
Dec 17, 2021
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