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Flu May Be Tougher on Brain Health Than COVID-19: Study
THURSDAY, March 21, 2024 — The flu is more likely to lead to a neurological disorder than COVID, according to a new study that surprised its authors. "While the results were not what we expected to f...
Electronic Nudge for Flu Vaccination Does Not Improve Clinical Outcomes
TUESDAY, March 19, 2024 – Electronic letters incorporating cardiovascular (CV) gain framing and repeated messaging, which increase influenza vaccination, do not translate into improvement in...
2023 to 2024 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effective for Reducing Risk
THURSDAY, Feb. 29, 2024 – The 2023 to 2024 seasonal influenza vaccine is effective for reducing the risk for medically attended influenza virus infection, according to research published in the Feb....
Bird Flu Found in Sea Mammals, Upping Risk to Humans
FRIDAY, March 1, 2023 – Bird flu has mutated to spread more easily between birds and marine mammals, increasing the potential risk to humans, a new study warns. Four sea lions, one fur seal and a...
Flu, COVID Are Spreading: Protect Your Heart
TUESDAY, Jan. 23, 2024 – Flu and COVID are sweeping across the country, posing a particular hazard to people at risk for heart disease. These respiratory infections can trigger heart complications...
CDC: Although Season Not Over, Flu Activity Is Slowing Down
TUESDAY, Jan. 16, 2024 – For the first time in months, there has been "a single-week decrease" in flu activity, according to data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But...
Flu Activity Slows Down, But Season Far From Over: CDC
MONDAY, Jan. 15, 2024 – Following weeks of increases in flu activity, the latest U.S. government data shows "a single-week decrease" for the first time in months. But health officials warn that the...
Could Antibody Discovery Lead to Better Flu Vaccines?
FRIDAY, Dec. 29, 2023 – Researchers appear to have discovered a new weapon in the war on a particularly difficult foe. They have identified a previously unrecognized class of antibodies that seem to...
Many U.S. Nursing Home Residents Have Not Been Vaccinated for Flu, COVID-19, or RSV for 2023-24
THURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 – Many nursing home residents and adults have not been vaccinated for influenza, COVID-19, or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for the 2023 to 2024 season, according to...
'Long Flu' Joins 'Long COVID' as New Diagnosis
FRIDAY, Dec. 15, 2023 – “Long COVID” has become a well-known potential consequence of COVID infection, with symptoms that can last weeks, months or even years. Now it appears that “long flu” is also ...
Recombinant Vaccine Confers More Protection Against Influenza
THURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2023 – A high-dose recombinant influenza vaccine is more effective than standard-dose vaccine among adults aged 50 to 64 years, according to a study published in the Dec. 14 issue...
Flu, COVID Cases Climb as RSV Infections Start to Level Off
MONDAY, Dec. 4, 2023 (Healthday News) – While flu and COVID cases are now on the rise, RSV infections may soon peak and level off, U.S. health officials report. COVID-19 continues to fuel the most...
Respiratory Illnesses in China Not Caused by New Virus, CDC Director Testifies
FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2023 (Healthday News) – In testimony provided Thursday to members of Congress, the head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that a surge in respiratory...
Most Kids With the Flu Miss Out on Antiviral Tamiflu
TUESDAY, Nov. 14, 2023 – Children stricken with influenza aren’t receiving the flu-busting antiviral drug Tamiflu even though it’s recommended for them, a new study says. Three of five children with ...
Variability Seen in Use of Influenza Antiviral Agents in Children
MONDAY, Nov. 13, 2023 – Considerable variability is seen in the use of influenza antiviral agents in children, with low use among young children at high risk for complications, according to a study...
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