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Flu Vaccination Surprisingly Lowers Stroke Risk, Study Says

MEDICINE & HEALTH 12.30.2022 05:30 AM

A recent study surprisingly showed that flu shots may significantly reduce the risk of developing stroke. Read to know more about these findings.

COVID-19 Booster Dose: Who Gets the 3rd Jab? Experts Have Yet to Decide If All Brits Need Extra Protection

08.12.2021 10:49 AM

Scientists have yet to decide if all brits need another shot of the COVID-19 vaccine or a booster dose. Currently, the JVCI is examining blood test samples before granting the program.

WHO Reports Influenza Viruses Have Almost Vanished Globally During the Pandemic

04.30.2021 05:50 AM

Since COVID-19 started its worldwide transmission, cases of influenza viruses reported to the World Health Organization have plummeted to minuscule levels.

Nanoparticle Flu Vaccine Found Effective in Animal Trial, Blocks Seasonal and Pandemic Strains Like H5N1

03.25.2021 04:12 AM

Researchers from UW Medicine and the NIH have developed a new nanoparticle flu vaccine that can block seasonal and pandemic influenza strains that current vaccines cannot do.

Universal Coronavirus Vaccine: Research Ongoing for Possible Solution to the Next Pandemic

03.04.2021 00:37 AM

A universal coronavirus vaccine is possible to stop a pandemic even before its onset. During the last two decades, three major pandemic threats have been generated by coronaviruses.

Tobacco Plant-Based Flu Vaccine Passed Clinical Trials For the First Time

11.09.2020 21:00 PM

For the first time, scientists have developed a flu vaccine based on tobacco plant that is comparable to commercial vaccines.

Novavax To Begin Phase 3 of Trials, Hopes To Soon Combine COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines

09.25.2020 08:20 AM

Novavax's vaccine candidate has produced the highest number of antibodies according to vaccine experts. As they enter the final stage of human trials, they will also be testing some participants with the flu vaccine at the same time.

Coronavirus is 'One Big Wave,' Says WHO

07.28.2020 21:17 PM

At the most recent briefing of the WHO in Geneva earlier this week, experts reminded the public to follow basic guidelines during the pandemic. With people stuck with the mindset that COVID-19 may be seasonal like influenza, the WHO reminded people that the new virus is different and comes as 'one big wave.'

Flu Vaccine Proves Greater Effectiveness Against Viruses This Season

02.17.2017 15:42 PM

The importance of getting a flu vaccine was again proven this season. United States health officials have reported that flu vaccine is a good match for viruses in the current time.

Is The Flu Shot Worth It?

01.05.2015 15:56 PM

This year's flu shot has not been as effective as flu vaccines in the past. But it is still the number one defense against the influenza virus in any form.

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