November 5th 2024
New approach targets multiple strains, promising broad protection against human, avian, and swine influenza viruses.
NFID Survey: Fewer Than 1 in 5 Americans Are Concerned About Respiratory Viruses
September 26th 2024The findings are from a National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) survey showing many Americans are not thinking about flu, COVID-19, RSV, or pneumococcal disease, and many respondents do not plan to get vaccinated this fall.
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FDA Grants EUA for Updated mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Targeting Omicron Variant KP2
August 22nd 2024The 2024-2025 season introduces a new vaccine formula with a monovalent component designed to enhance protection against current variants and reduce severe outcomes such as hospitalization and death.
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Could a Nasal COVID-19 Vaccine Offer Differing Benefits to Subcutaneous Injections?
August 8th 2024A new phase 1 clinical trial will determine if vaccine candidate, MPV/S-2P, is safe for humans, and may potentially offer protection not seen before in the first-generation of COVID-19 vaccines.
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CDC Provides Additional Data on RSV Vaccines’ Safety, Rationale on Recommendations
August 7th 2024In this week’s edition of MMWR, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on the vaccines’ safety profile for each of the FDA approved immunizations and rationale for the recommended age groups.
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The Chasm Between the Scientific Method and How Medical Information is Understood
July 18th 2024The disconnect between evolving science and medical communication has left people confused about how to interpret public health information, and provided an opportunity for vaccine deniers and politicians to give disinformation on COVID-19.
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FluGen’s Intranasal Vaccine Shows Promise in Boosting Flu Protection for Older Adults
July 12th 2024Adults 65 and older account for 70–85% of annual influenza-related deaths in the USA, underscoring the need for improved vaccine options, as current injectable vaccines show modest efficacy in many seasons.
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Exploring the Dual Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccination in Mitigating Asthma Symptoms in Children
Published: July 11th 2024 | Updated: July 11th 2024Matthew M Davis, MD, MAPP elaborates on how higher COVID-19 vaccination rates may curb the virus, alleviate childhood asthma symptoms, and protect against other common colds.
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Immune Response Dynamics in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients After Omicron Booster Vaccinations
July 3rd 2024Boosted neutralization against variant XBB15 fades within 3 months post-first booster in transplant recipients but improves with a second, hybrid immunity enhances, suggesting 3-6 month boost intervals for solid organ transplant recipients.
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