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Vaccine candidate demonstrates 26.6% higher relative efficacy in adults 50 and older, with strong protection across flu strains.
Can Receiving a Flu Shot Each Year Actually Weaken its Effectiveness?
February 15th 2017As the flu continues to spread across the country, resulting in additional hospitalizations and deaths, a new study reveals why receiving an annual flu shot might actually lead to lower vaccine effectiveness.
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Trump's Statements on Influenza Vaccines Raise Concerns in Healthcare Community
February 8th 2017Although President Donald Trump’s previous skepticism on the flu vaccine was certainly not helpful in terms of encouraging individuals to be vaccinated, research indicates that celebrity commentary on a topic makes it more likely that the audience will recall the message and be motivated to react to it.
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What Role Does Vitamin D Play in Reducing Respiratory Infections in Older Adults?
January 10th 2017Researchers have conducted a study looking into the role that vitamin D might play in reducing the number of acute respiratory infections that are experienced by older adults residing in long-term care facilities.
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China Reports Six Human Cases of H7N9 Avian Influenza
December 23rd 2016Health officials in China have reported six recent human cases of bird flu in three mainland provinces and the Macao Special Administrative Region; these cases have been traced back to live poultry markets and poultry farms.
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