Vaccination
Q&A: Updated COVID-19 vaccines explained
The U.S. has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines. How does this affect you? Should you get this new vaccine? Might it protect against long COVID?
Sep 13, 2023
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News tagged with flu virus
Medical research
Researcher inhibits flu viruses by blocking the enzyme that cleaves off virus particles
A flu virus could cause a pandemic, and we would be poorly armed because flu viruses are starting to become resistant to flu medications like Tamiflu. Chemist Merijn Vriends successfully worked on an improved version of such ...
Sep 12, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Flu season started early in Australia—countries in the northern hemisphere took note
Influenza is a seasonal virus that emerges and peaks in winter, so with evenings shortening in the UK, it's time to think about flu again.
Sep 11, 2023
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Vaccination
In good news for U.S., flu vaccine working well in South America
In a finding that should ease the minds of Americans ahead of another flu season, this year's vaccines have already cut the risk of hospitalization in half during the South American winter, health officials report.
Sep 11, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Q&A: How we can protect our health this fall virus season
The fall season means an increased risk of respiratory illness as we spend more time indoors with groups of family and friends. We can help protect ourselves and others by getting the flu vaccine and a booster shot for COVID-19 ...
Sep 8, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Making sure you don't get RSV this winter: An expert offers tips
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common viral infection that affects people of all ages, with infants and older adults being particularly vulnerable to severe complications.
Sep 7, 2023
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Health
The fall virus season is approaching. Which vaccines should you get?
A new COVID variant is circulating. Flu season is about to begin. Respiratory syncytial virus (known as RSV) is becoming a greater cause of hospitalizations.
Sep 6, 2023
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Medications
I think I have the flu. Should I ask my GP for antivirals?
If you test positive for COVID and you're eligible for antivirals, you'll likely ask your GP for a script to protect you from severe disease.
Aug 29, 2023
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Immunology
Research finds that molecules in vegetables can help to ease lung infection
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have found that molecules in vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower help to maintain a healthy barrier in the lung and ease infection.
Aug 16, 2023
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Immunology
Nanobodies from alpacas could steer immune attacks on influenza
While conventional flu vaccines are designed to anticipate the influenza strains projected to dominate in the next flu season, they're only partially effective. And while antiviral drugs are available to treat active flu ...
Aug 15, 2023
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