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Prevention and control of seasonal influenza with vaccines:
ACIP recommendations for the United States, 2025-26 season

Key updates for 2025-26 season Vaccine composition changes All influenza vaccines available in the United States during the 2025-26 season will be trivalent, containing hemagglutinin derived from: H1N1 component:...

2 September, 2025

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New study to look at how people develop resistance to flu

An international project into flu immunity could help develop better medications and vaccines to prevent severe disease. Imperial researchers will investigate how people develop resistance to the flu in an international...

23 January, 2025

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Single mutation in H5N1 influenza surface protein could enable easier human infection

A single modification in the protein found on the surface of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 influenza virus currently circulating in U.S. dairy cows could allow for easier transmission among humans...

16 December, 2024

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‘Long flu’ has emerged as a consequence similar to long COVID

Study shows patients hospitalized for flu or COVID-19 face increased risk of long-term health problems, death Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, extensive research has emerged detailing the virus’s ability to attack...

16 December, 2023

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Co-administration of RSV, influenza vaccines found safe and effective in new study

The co-administration of bivalent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prefusion F protein−based vaccine (RSVpreF) and seasonal influenza vaccine was found to generate robust immune responses and was safe and well...

6 December, 2023

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Next-generation vaccine candidates protect against multiple strains of influenza and last longer

Recent preclinical results indicate novel next-generation vaccine candidates developed at Cleveland Clinic protect against multiple strains of influenza and last longer than vaccines currently in use. The vaccines are...

7 November, 2023

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Global Health Cast Edition 46

Forty-sixth Edition of the Global Health Cast presented by Prof. Schmitt and Dr. Sanicas. 00:00 Introduction 00:54 EG.5 variant 02:34 What to do when you catch COVID-19 05:58 Unusual dengue surge in Bangladesh 08:28...

15 August, 2023

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Age and immunity: study highlights challenges and opportunities for vaccine protection

International scientists have evaluated molecular mechanisms responsible for heterogeneous responses to influenza vaccination among older adults. They have identified potential immunological mediators that suppress the...

21 July, 2023

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COVID-19 remained deadlier than flu this past season

COVID-19 remained deadlier than influenza this past season, although the difference in mortality shrunk compared with past years, according to a study comparing outcomes of patients hospitalized with the illnesses. “In...

11 April, 2023

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Preparing for coming RSV, influenza epidemics

Large populations are susceptible to respiratory diseases because of COVID-19 intervention policies but reinstating nonpharmaceutical interventions at the correct time can help slow the spread Governments around the...

19 January, 2023

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