Medical research
New tool uses swine respiratory cells to study influenza viruses
Studying how influenza viruses cause disease just got a little easier, thanks to a new tool developed at South Dakota State University.
Aug 2, 2019
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Is a combo COVID/flu shot on the way?
During the next few weeks or months, you might find yourself dropping by the doctor's office or pharmacy to get your annual flu shot along with a dose of COVID vaccine.
Sep 15, 2021
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Vaccination
Q&A: Infectious disease specialist discusses why it's more important than ever to get the flu shot
While the world awaits the development and approval of a vaccine that will help in the global fight against COVID-19, medical experts are worried about how the impending flu season could exacerbate already strained health ...
Sep 25, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Biden administration extends COVID public health emergency
The Biden administration said Thursday that the COVID-19 public health emergency will continue through Jan. 11 as officials brace for a spike in cases this winter.
Oct 13, 2022
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New type of antibody shows promise against multiple forms of flu virus
Researchers have identified a previously unrecognized class of antibodies—immune system proteins that protect against disease—that appear capable of neutralizing multiple forms of flu virus. These findings, which could ...
Dec 21, 2023
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Vaccination
3 mRNA vaccines researchers are working on (that aren't COVID)
The world's first mRNA vaccines—the COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna—have made it in record time from the laboratory, through successful clinical trials, regulatory approval and into people's arms.
Apr 15, 2021
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Medical research
Scientists get closer to a 'universal' flu vaccine
Researchers are reporting progress on the path to a "universal" flu vaccine—one that would battle all strains of the virus and give the world a weapon against future flu pandemics.
Apr 20, 2023
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Concerns rise over UK flu outbreak amid vaccine delays
One of the U.K.'s largest suppliers of seasonal influenza vaccines warned Saturday that there could be delivery delays of up to two weeks as a result of a shortage of truck drivers.
Sep 4, 2021
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1918 pandemic second wave had fatal consequences
Researchers from the universities of Zurich and Toronto have found that in the event of a pandemic, delayed reactions and a decentralized approach by the authorities at the start of a follow-up wave can lead to longer-lasting, ...
Feb 9, 2021
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Survey: many U.S. adults not planning to get flu vaccine
(HealthDay)—Many U.S. adults, including some at the highest risk for the flu and pneumonia, do not plan to get preventive vaccines, according to a survey conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago on behalf of the National ...
Oct 4, 2019
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