FluMist is a live, attenuated influenza vaccine containing a weakened flu virus for the three ... an alternative vaccine that will not predispose them to a potential wheezing episode,” Piedra said.

“Some vaccines are made with viruses, where the virus is weakened but not killed. We call those live attenuated vaccines. “And people whose immune systems are weakened, shouldn't be given live ...

Research shows a single yellow fever vaccine provides lifelong immunity, with breakthrough infections being rare, supporting WHO guidelines on vaccination.

The isolation of influenza virus 80 years ago in 1933 very quickly led to the development of the first generation of live-attenuated vaccines. The first inactivated influenza vaccine was ...

Studies on the rotavirus vaccine show it can prevent around 74% of infections and even prevent severe infections and ...

Oct. 17, 2024 — With viral outbreaks spreading more quickly, faster responses and quicker development of new vaccines has become crucial. However, production of the mRNA used in vaccines is ...

Nov 6 (Reuters) - An initial 899,000 vaccine doses have been allocated for 9 countries across Africa that have been hit hard by the current mpox surge, the WHO and other health organisations said ...

Last week, Howard Lutnick, a co-chair of the Trump transition team, praised Kennedy and questioned whether vaccines were “fine.” On an episode of the “The Joe Rogan Experience” last week ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who may play a key role overseeing public health issues in a second Trump administration, said Wednesday that he wouldn't “take away anybody's vaccines.” Asked said in ...

It is a live influenza vaccine containing ... to see if there is an alternative vaccine that will not predispose them to a potential wheezing episode,” Piedra noted. “You can have a flu ...