Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Flu season shows signs of leveling off
This nasty flu season, which has been worsening for months, may finally be leveling off.
Feb 16, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Closing in on a universal flu vaccine
Unreliable yearly flu jabs could be a thing of the past as researchers close in on technology that will take down the deadly virus once and for all.
Jun 20, 2017
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Medical research
Designing antiviral proteins via computer could help halt the next pandemic
As Bill Gates sees it, there are three main threats to our species: nuclear war, climate change and the next global pandemic.
Jun 13, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Industry and occupation affect flu vaccination coverage
Not surprisingly, healthcare workers are almost twice as likely to get flu vaccines as those in other occupations. However, fewer than 30 percent of workers in other occupations in frequent contact with the public - such ...
Mar 30, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Vaccines do work for pandemic flu, says study
Vaccines are successful in preventing pandemic flu and reducing the number of patients hospitalised as a result of the illness, a study led by academics at The University of Nottingham has found.
Mar 13, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Prime-boost H7N9 influenza vaccine concept promising in clinical trial
In clinical trials, several candidate H7N9 pandemic influenza vaccines made from inactivated viruses have been shown to be safe and to generate an immune response. However, scientists believe for practical use, these potential ...
Dec 10, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
All pregnant women need flu shot: Ob/Gyn group
(HealthDay)—A group representing U.S. obstetricians is calling for all pregnant women to get a flu shot.
Aug 19, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Early vaccination could save lives, dollars in next flu pandemic, study shows
(Medical Xpress)—Early vaccination could save both lives and money during the next flu pandemic, according to a study led by Stanford University School of Medicine researchers.
May 20, 2014
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Medications
A more efficient production process for influenza vaccines could help to cope with future pandemics
Influenza pandemics, such as the 2009 H1N1 'swine flu' outbreak, pose a serious risk to the global population. Vaccination is one route to protection but current manufacturing methods for vaccines limit the volume and speed ...
Apr 9, 2014
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Medications
Researchers studying vaccine to prevent potential bird flu pandemic
Scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Center for Vaccine Development are part of nationwide vaccine research aimed at protecting adults from a new and virulent strain of avian (bird) influenza (flu) ...
Sep 19, 2013
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