New roles in infectious process for molecule that inhibits flu—study finds lack of immune protein increases risk
Researchers have identified new roles for a protein long known to protect against severe flu infection—among them, raising ...
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Patients could get at-home flu vaccine as early as next year
But next year, you could get vaccinated for the flu at home. Just last month, the FDA approved FluMist, a nasal-spray flu ...
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Still Need a Flu Vaccine? Now May Be a Good Time to Get One
Protection from shots like the flu vaccine typically takes a couple of weeks to kick in, so getting one now may offer ...
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With holidays coming up, now is a good time to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines
Yes, you can get your flu and COVID-19 shots at the same time. Don't call them boosters — they're not just another dose of ...
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Fall illness rising again this year. Here’s the latest on COVID, flu, RSV, pneumonia
Flu vaccines are widely available ... so experts recommend receiving the shot sooner rather than later. A nasal spray vaccine ...
COVID, flu, RSV, pneumonia: What to know about spiking fall illnesses
The seasonal COVID-19 spike, combined with rising cases of seasonal flu and RSV, brings what has been called a “tripledemic.” ...
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Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine Candidate Shows Promise When Administered Alongside High Dose Annual Shot Aug. 15, 2024 — A unique influenza vaccine candidate that's inhaled appears safe and could ...
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FDA Approves the First Flu Vaccine for At Home Use, Providing a Needle Free Option Outside of Traditional Health Care Settings
On September 20, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first influenza (flu) vaccine for at‑home use. The vaccine, ...
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FDA Plans to Ban Ineffective Cold Medicine Ingredient—How It Will Affect You
The FDA had proposed removing phenylephrine, a widely used ingredient to treat nasal congestion, from over-the-counter cold ...