When Lori Popejoy and Amy Vogelsmeier were working as registered nurses early in their careers, they saw firsthand how quickly […]
Kids Should Get the Flu Shot This Season
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. With the potential for a big […]
CDC urges flu shots as survey shows half of Americans dont plan on it
(HealthDay)—A new survey showing that nearly half of U.S. adults are not likely to get a flu shot this season […]
Offering flu vaccinations to children having surgery significantly increases number vaccinated
Actively offering an influenza (flu) vaccination to children having surgery and general anesthesia increased the number of patients vaccinated by […]
Flu jab protects against some of the severe effects of COVID-19, including ICU admissions, sepsis and strokes
The flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, new research being presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology […]
Nanoparticle flu vaccine blocks seasonal and pandemic strains
Researchers have developed experimental flu shots that protect animals from a wide variety of seasonal and pandemic influenza strains. The […]
The case for donating US Covid vaccines overseas
A Senate committee grilled federal officials about the shortage of vaccines to protect Americans against a pandemic virus. Two months […]
Baby Born to Partially Vaccinated Mom Has COVID-19 Antibodies
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. A baby girl who was born […]
Influenza Immunization
Influenza, or the flu, is a seasonal infection that occurs primarily in the winter months in the northern hemisphere and […]
As US battles COVID-19, flu shot misinfo spreads
US health officials are pushing Americans to get vaccinated against the flu to help prevent hospitals already busy battling COVID-19 […]