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Should kids get flu and COVID shots this fall? Here’s what to know as some vaccine guidance shifts.
The upcoming fall respiratory season is approaching, and with differing recommendations for children’s COVID-19 and flu shots causing confusion, it’s…
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You May Now Give Yourself A Flu Vaccine At Home With FluMist Home
In today’s world, there are numerous tasks that can now be done at home that were previously only possible in…
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H5N1 bird flu hasn’t been as deadly as feared. Study offers theory why
The H5N1 bird flu virus has long been a cause for concern due to its high mortality rate in humans.…
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Bird flu found to evolve rapidly, infecting more hosts and finding ways to spread more effectively
Avian flu, also known as H5N1, has been quietly evolving in the background, aiming to become more effective and widespread.…
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Tracking Bird Flu Through Poop In Places No One’s Looking
Scientists are constantly on the lookout for ways to prevent the next global flu pandemic, and their latest tool might…
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RFK Jr.’s vaccine committee votes against rarely used flu shot preservative, backs new RSV shot
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s panel of vaccine advisers made a significant decision on Thursday, following the recent…
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CDC Vaccine Advisors To Vote On Thimerosal In Flu Shots. Here’s What To Know About Thimerosal
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is scheduled to make a decision later this week regarding the use of…
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How wildfires might increase risk of flu, COVID-19
Wildfires can have unintended consequences that go beyond the destruction of forests and homes. A recent study suggests that wildfires…
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Moderna bird flu vaccine development contract canceled by HHS
The Department of Health and Human Services recently made the decision to cancel a contract with Moderna worth nearly $600…
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NIH use of old vaccine method for universal flu vaccine questioned
The recent announcement that the Department of Health and Human Services is investing $500 million in a National Institutes of…
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