Influenza
Marquette University is providing free flu shots for its full-time undergraduate students and employees as a measure to combat the spread of viral illnesses. The shots are administered by nursing students, who benefit from the hands-on experience as part of their clinical training. The clinics are open twice a week,
Adults
A recent study conducted by CSL Seqirus in collaboration with a large health system has provided valuable insights into the effectiveness of adjuvanted and high-dose influenza vaccines in preventing lab-confirmed influenza among adults 65 years of age and older. The study, presented at the IDWeek 2024 conference, found that adjuvanted
Influenza
The Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative (SBPHC) is gearing up for the upcoming respiratory illness season, offering pre-registration assistance for clinic appointments and increasing awareness about its homebound vaccine program. SBPHC has scheduled a series of clinics throughout Southern Berkshire County, starting with a no-cost clinic at the New Marlborough
Antibodies
As flu season approaches, many healthcare workers face a dilemma: receive the annual flu shot by the end of October or get vaccinated early, despite the evidence suggesting that effectiveness over time decreases in high-risk individuals. A substantial body of research indicates that antibodies produced in response to flu vaccinations
Influenza
The flu, caused by a virus, can cause serious complications for certain groups of people, including the elderly, young children, and those with weakened immune systems. Getting a flu vaccine is the most effective way to prevent the flu and its complications. The flu vaccine can lower the risk of
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The Lamar University Student Health Center is gearing up for its annual flu clinic, scheduled to take place on October 9-10 in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center. The clinic will offer flu shots to students, faculty, and staff, with a cost of $28 for students and $30 for faculty.
Drug approval
The Shangsheng influenza vaccine series has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first unified dosage form for people aged 6 months and above in China. This achievement follows the approval by the National Medical Products Administration of the supplementary application for the trivalent influenza virus split vaccine (0.5ml/
Influenza
As the flu season typically arrives during the fall and winter, it's crucial to take proactive steps in protecting yourself and your family. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), getting the influenza vaccine early in the season, ideally by the end of October, is
Influenza
As schools reopened after the summer holiday in North Wales, there has been an increase in reports of people with common cold symptoms, including a sore throat, runny nose, cough, and high temperature. The common cold is the most likely cause, although the latest variant of Covid is causing a
Influenza
Flu vaccines are recommended to start being administered in the middle of September, but experts advise that getting a shot at the beginning of the season may be too early to provide protection that will last throughout the flu season. This year's vaccines protect against several flu viruses,
Influenza
Researchers have published a new report on the effects of influenza vaccination on human T follicular helper cells (TFH cells), which play a crucial role in the immune response to the flu. The study, conducted over two years, involved administering two influenza vaccines one year apart to human volunteers and
Diseases
The Department of Health (DOH) continues to advise the public to take proactive steps against Influenza-Like Illnesses (ILIs) and wild diseases that are common during the rainy season. The DOH is in the process of procuring influenza vaccines through an ongoing bidding process. Health Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa urges the
