Influenza
Recent research has shed light on the effectiveness of high-dose inactivated influenza vaccine (HD-IIV) in preventing hospitalizations for cardiovascular diseases in older adults. A Danish study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Cardiology has found that HD-IIV may offer a 5.7% relative vaccine effectiveness (rVE)
COVID-19
Researchers investigating the COVID-19 pandemic have drawn parallels with past events, such as the 1918 influenza pandemic, to highlight the importance of preparedness and effective leadership in responding to catastrophic events. According to a study published in The Permanente Journal, senior leaders in a multisite, multicountry integrated health system were
COVID-19
Research conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has shed light on the burden of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza among young children in low-middle income countries (LMICs). The study, which took place from June 2022-2023 in rural West Bengal, India, found that RSV was the most common
COVID-19
Older adults in the Lima Norte area are at higher risk of contracting respiratory infections due to weakened immune systems. The Ministry of Health (MINSA) has been conducting vaccination efforts to protect this vulnerable population. Approximately 200 older adults in the Canevaro home in the Rimac district have been vaccinated
COVID-19
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) faces a new restructuring, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s testimony before a Senate Committee on Finance has sparked widespread criticism. Questions surrounding vaccination practices have put the Health Secretary under fire, particularly given his replacement of the Advisory
COVID-19
Plymouth's Director of Public Health, Professor Steve Maddern, has launched a new campaign, Plymouth Protects, to encourage residents to get vaccinated against preventable illnesses such as Covid-19 and flu. As the city heads into winter, Professor Maddern is urging people to check their eligibility for the Covid-19 or
Gerontology
Elderly individuals are at a higher risk of serious illness from the flu due to a weakened immune system and increased likelihood of complications. This season, flu vaccines will be available to those over 65, but scientists have been working to understand why older people are more susceptible to the
COVID-19
This autumn, Walsall Council has started its vaccination programmes for flu and Covid-19, targeting various demographics, including young children, pregnant women, school-aged children, and older adults. The roll-out aims to provide maximum protection as the population spends more time indoors during the winter months, increasing the risk of illnesses like
Influenza
As flu season approaches, concerns about vaccine effectiveness and recommendations have sparked confusion. In a time of increased discussion about vaccines and their oversight, it's essential to clarify the facts surrounding the 2025-26 flu vaccine. Medical professionals emphasize the importance of getting vaccinated, citing the Centers for Disease
Influenza
As spring approaches and flu seasons show signs of slowing down, many are wondering if it's too late to get vaccinated. According to experts, the answer is a resounding "yes." Despite a significant increase in early cases, the flu season may extend beyond October, and getting
COVID-19
Researchers at the Cancer Research Center in Salamanca, Spain have published a study on the humoral immune response to COVID-19, highlighting the importance of understanding the pathophysiology of viral respiratory infections to improve treatments and diagnostics. The study analyzed autoantibody and acute-phase reactant profiles in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 and
COVID-19
Research conducted at Ningbo University found that elderly patients with chronic lower respiratory diseases (CLRDs) experience increased susceptibility to complications arising from influenza. The study analyzed the longitudinal uptake of influenza vaccination among elderly patients with CLRDs in Ningbo from the 2018/19 season to the 2022/23 season, revealing
