Health
Flu vaccine won't definitely stop you from getting the flu, but it's more important than you think
As we head towards a southern hemisphere winter, many people are wondering if it's worth getting the flu vaccine.
Apr 12, 2017
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Experimental vaccine protects against multiple malaria strains
An experimental malaria vaccine protected healthy subjects from infection with a malaria strain different from that contained in the vaccine, according to a study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy ...
Feb 20, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
CDC: Influenza vaccine 48 percent effective overall
(HealthDay)—This year's influenza vaccine is a fairly good match for the circulating viruses, according to research published in the Feb. 17 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality ...
Feb 20, 2017
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The search for a universal influenza vaccine
No one wants to catch the flu, and the best line of defense is the seasonal influenza vaccine. But producing an effective annual flu shot relies on accurately predicting which flu strains are most likely to infect the population ...
Jan 12, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Optimal timing ID'd for flu shot during three-week chemo cycle
(HealthDay)—For adults with solid cancer undergoing three-week cytotoxic chemotherapy cycles, antibody responses are comparable for influenza vaccination on day one and 11, according to a study published online Dec. 20 ...
Dec 28, 2016
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Stepping closer to a universal flu vaccine
Researchers at McMaster University and two American universities have taken another step closer to developing a much more effective, "one-punch" universal flu vaccine.
Oct 7, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
H1N1 'swine flu' vaccine unlikely to raise birth defect risk
(HealthDay)—Swedish researchers report that the vaccine against the H1N1 "swine flu" strain of influenza doesn't seem to have a link to birth defects.
Sep 20, 2016
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The ads say 'Get your flu shot today,' but it may be wiser to wait
The pharmacy chain pitches started in August: Come in and get your flu shot.
Sep 19, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Expert advises preparing for flu season now
The news that the nasal spray form of the influenza vaccine will not be available this year should not stop anyone from getting vaccinated against the flu virus, according to an expert at Baylor College of Medicine's Influenza ...
Sep 13, 2016
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HIV & AIDS
Broadly neutralizing HIV antibodies engineered to be better vaccine leads
One approach to HIV vaccine development relies on broadly neutralizing antibodies (bnAbs) that protect against different circulating HIV strains. bnAbs have been isolated from HIV-infected individuals, but they are highly ...
Aug 25, 2016
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