Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
It's OK to use nasal spray flu vaccine again, US panel says
It's OK for doctors to start using a kid-friendly nasal spray flu vaccine again, a federal panel said Wednesday.
Feb 21, 2018
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Pediatrics
Having an older sibling poses risk of serious flu for babies and toddlers
Children under two years are more likely to be admitted to hospital with influenza if they have an older sister or brother, according to research published today (Thursday) in the European Respiratory Journal.
Sep 28, 2017
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Flu vaccine rates for kids may drop when the nasal spray vaccine is unavailable
Influenza vaccination rates in children may have decreased for the 2016-17 influenza season because of a recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that the nasal spray version of the vaccine not ...
Aug 24, 2017
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New ACIP Adult Immunization Schedule recommends major changes to flu, HPV, and meningococcal vaccines
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) released its 2017 Recommended Immunization Schedule for adults with major changes to the influenza, human papillomavirus (HPV), and meningococcal (MenB) vaccines. This ...
Feb 6, 2017
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There's still time for your flu shot
(HealthDay)—Flu needn't spoil the start of the new year, say U.S. health officials who urge children and adults to get vaccinated.
Dec 23, 2016
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Flagging flu-shot rate worries CDC
(HealthDay)—The flu-vaccination rate sagged in the United States last season, causing concern among public health officials that more Americans might wave off a flu shot this year.
Sep 29, 2016
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Pediatrics
Sorry kids: Docs urge flu shots, not nasal spray, this year (Update)
Kids may get more of a sting from flu vaccination this fall: Doctors are gearing up to give shots only, because U.S. health officials say the easy-to-use nasal spray version of the vaccine isn't working as well as a jab.
Sep 6, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Flu nasal spray provides similar protection against influenza as flu shot, study finds
A study led by McMaster University researchers has found that, contrary to recent reports, flu nasal sprays provide similar protection against influenza as standard flu shots.
Aug 15, 2016
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Scientists seek to improve flu vaccine for the very young
Scientists at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry have discovered a way to make a nasal spray flu vaccine safer for those who are at greatest risk of catching the flu, particularly infants under the ...
Feb 11, 2016
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Health
Protect yourself from colds and flu this winter
(HealthDay)—Cold and flu season is here, but that doesn't mean you have to resign yourself to days of misery. There are a number of ways you can protect yourself.
Jan 8, 2016
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