Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Why it's not too late to get your flu shot
Don't worry if you've waited until all the Halloween candy has been gobbled up to get your annual flu shot.
Nov 11, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Trust in experts, media literacy connected to COVID-19 vaccine intention
An early pandemic survey found that respondents' intentions to receive COVID-19 vaccines were linked more to their media literacy and opinion of health experts than knowledge of the virus or previous vaccination behavior.
Nov 9, 2022
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Cardiology
Some flu vaccine reactions might be a good sign for people with heart disease
People with heart disease who forego annual flu vaccination for fear of having an adverse reaction may wish to reconsider. New research finds individuals with high-risk heart disease who experience mild to moderate side effects ...
Nov 7, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
US flu season off to a fast start as other viruses spread
The U.S. flu season is off to an unusually fast start, adding to an autumn mix of viruses that have been filling hospitals and doctor waiting rooms.
Nov 5, 2022
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Vaccination
Pfizer study says updated COVID boosters rev up protection
Pfizer's updated COVID-19 booster significantly revved up adults' virus-fighting antibodies, the company said Friday, releasing early findings from a rigorous study of the new shots.
Nov 4, 2022
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Health
Flu vaccine lowers risk of stroke
Researchers at the University of Calgary say the flu vaccine lowers the risk of stroke among adults even if they are not at high risk for stroke. Investigators evaluated the health records of over four million Albertans over ...
Nov 4, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study finds high prevalence of COVID-19 and flu co-infections during 2021–2022 flu season
Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have discovered a high prevalence of COVID-19 co-infections in central Missouri during the 2021–2022 flu season, with a monthly co-infection rate as high as ...
Nov 2, 2022
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Vaccination
Q&A: Examining low vaccine uptake among at-risk Canadians
As the flu season begins and the COVID-19 pandemic continues, pneumococcal vaccination is more important than ever to prevent disease and death from pneumonia and other forms of pneumococcal disease.
Nov 2, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How COVID-19 colliding with flu season and surge of RSV creates a 'tripledemic'
Get ready for a bumpy ride, virus-wise, as autumn turns into winter this year.
Nov 2, 2022
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Medical research
Expert: It's time to stop creating 'superbugs' in lab
"What were they thinking?"
Nov 1, 2022
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