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Moderna's flu vaccine shows positive late-stage trial results, paving way for combination Covid shot
Moderna in May voluntarily withdrew an application seeking approval of its combination shot targeting Covid-19 and influenza, saying it had plans to resubmit it with efficacy data from the phase ...
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Working-Age Adults Significantly Impacted by Influenza, RIV Could Reduce Risk
Influenza significantly impacted adults aged 50 to 64 years and younger adults with chronic conditions, but risk can be reduced with RIV.
CDC committee moves to phase out controversial mercury ingredient from flu vaccines
CDC advisory committee recommends thimerosal-free influenza vaccines for all adults and children, despite claims that the ...
Tracking Bird Flu Through Poop In Places No One’s Looking
New research uses bird droppings to track avian flu in remote regions, revealing hidden hotspots and potential for early ...
New CDC vaccine advisers endorse thimerosal-free flu vaccines, despite no evidence of harm from the preservative
A new slate of vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Thursday to recommend that ...
RFK Jr. wins his fight against a rare, safe flu-shot ingredient
A CDC panel’s vote to stop recommending thimerosal-containing flu shots would have limited impact, but it illustrates how the ...
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Maternal flu vaccine protects newborns, vaccination in kids also effective, studies show
Newborns are at risk for serious complications from influenza infections but are not eligible for vaccination until they are ...
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New ACIP Supports Previous Universal Flu Vaccination
A recombinant flu vaccine (Flublok) contains no eggs and was recently approved for use in individuals aged 9 years or older ...