Medications
Federal health officials face tough questions on flu vaccine
Federal health officials are facing questioning about why this year's flu vaccine isn't giving good protection against the winter menace.
Feb 3, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Have faith in the flu shot
Flu season is now peaking. The rate of effectiveness for this year's vaccine has been disappointing, with at least half the states reporting widespread incidence of influenza. Dr. Paul Skolnik, an infectious diseases physician ...
Jan 23, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
CDC urging flu vaccination, prompt use of antivirals
(HealthDay)—Thousands of people are being hospitalized and 26 children have died from influenza so far, Tom Frieden, M.D., M.P.H., director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said during a Friday press ...
Jan 13, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Although flu viruses are a moving target, this season's vaccine still offers protection
While in baseball it's three strikes and you're out, it's not quite the same with flu vaccines. Though one of the targeted flu strains is slightly mismatched, this season's flu shot offers a great deal of protection. A Loyola ...
Jan 8, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Many flu infections aren't good match for vaccine: CDC
(HealthDay)—The flu is starting to tighten its grip on much of the United States, particularly in the South and Midwest, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.
Dec 18, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Vaccinating schoolkids cuts flu in communities: study
(HealthDay)—Giving flu shots to schoolchildren also protects others, a new study finds.
Dec 15, 2014
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Immunology
Immunologist explains why the flu shot might not be as effective this year
You may have heard that this year's flu shot is less effective than normal. That's a scary prospect heading into the heart of flu season. But what exactly does that mean? Why would vaccines vary in effectiveness from year ...
Dec 15, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Many americans still haven't gotten a flu shot
(HealthDay)—Fewer than half of Americans have gotten a flu shot so far this flu season, which might be a bad sign for a season that could be potentially severe, infectious-disease experts said Thursday.
Dec 11, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
New HPV vaccine strengthens cancer protection
The drugmaker Merck & Co. Inc. has received approval for an updated version of its Gardasil vaccine that protects against an additional five strains of the virus that causes most cases of cervical cancer.
Dec 10, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Even with mismatches flu shots can still keep you from getting sick
On December 3, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Alert Network advisory indicating a possible strain mismatch in this year's vaccine. After the usual brief flurry of media attention, ...
Dec 9, 2014
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