Tag: Flu
Letter Nudges Increase Likelihood of Flu Vaccination for Adults With Chronic Diseases
Influenza vaccination rates higher for those receiving one of six intervention letters versus usual care
Flu Vaccine Efficacy Examined in Southern Hemisphere Countries
Adjusted vaccine efficacy was 36.5 percent against the predominant subtype A(H3N2) and 37.1 percent against A(H1N1)pdm09
Most Americans Won’t Get Vaccinated as Flu, COVID Season Looms: Survey
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Most Americans donât plan to get vaccinated against the flu or COVID-19 this...
Maternal Influenza Infection in Pregnancy Tied to Seizures in Offspring
Significantly increased risk for seizures and febrile convulsions, but not epilepsy, observed in offspring
No Perinatal Risks Seen With Influenza Vaccination in Successive Pregnancies
No increased risk noted for prespecified outcomes, including preeclampsia or eclampsia, placental abruption, preterm birth, SGA
FDA Approves First Flu Vaccine That Can Be Self-Administered at Home
A prescription will still be needed to get FluMist, and patients must be 18 years or older to self-administer
Influenza A Identified at 11 Sites in Four States in Wastewater Testing
Three of the four states had corresponding evidence of human influenza activity from other surveillance systems
Many Americans Wary of Vaccines as Fall Flu, COVID Season Looms: Survey
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A lot of Americans are on the fence regarding annual flu and COVID shots, a new survey...
U.S. Government to Pay Moderna $176 Million to Develop mRNA Flu Vaccine
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, July 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. health officials announced Tuesday that the federal government will pay Moderna $176...
Bird Flu Virus Stays Active on Cow Milking Equipment for at Least One Hour
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, June 28, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The spread of H5N1 avian flu to dairy cows has health experts and...
