Development of a universal flu vaccine has been a long-sought goal, and as flu scientists begin to see light at the end of a decades-long tunnel, encouraging data have emerged on an experimental shot. It appears effective ...
Avian influenza viruses, or "bird flu," normally infects, well, birds. But when the virus does infect humans, it can cause more severe illness than other similar influenza viruses.
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A new universal flu vaccine constructed with key parts of the influenza virus offers broad cross protection against different strains and subtypes of influenza A viruses in young and aged populations, according to a new study ...
Jul 1, 2022
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A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel will vote on Tuesday whether to recommend that updated COVID-19 booster shots be used this fall to protect against Omicron and its highly contagious subvariants.
Jun 27, 2022
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Restrictions have eased, international borders are open and influenza is back in Australia after a two-year absence.
Jun 20, 2022
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COVID-19 poses far more danger to kids than seasonal flu, a new study confirms.
Jun 17, 2022
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With Australians learning to live with COVID and resuming international travel, cases of influenza are steadily rising.
Jun 16, 2022
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It happens every year, especially in winter. A virus saunters into your wide-open respiratory tract, worms its way into lung cells, and, next thing you know, you're lying in bed with a fever, aches, and chills—classic symptoms ...
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Imagine inhaling just a few drops of liquid or mist to get protected from COVID-19. That is the idea behind nasal COVID-19 vaccines, and they have been getting a lot of attention recently as a spray or liquid. These nasal ...
May 30, 2022
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If the recent increase in avian influenza cases has you concerned, you likely have nothing to worry about and don't need to take any added measures, according to a University of Alberta expert on influenza in birds.
May 19, 2022
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