Vaccines in the News

Vaccines in the News

Here Are 2 Possible Steps Towards A Universal Flu Vaccine January 24, 2018
This year's harsher flu season is a not-so-gentle reminder that we really, really need a universal flu vaccine, a vaccine that works against all influenza viruses. While developing a universal vaccine is not easy scientifically and means overcoming some non-scientific challenges, could two newly published studies in the journal Science and in the journal Nature Communications be significant steps towards this Holy Grail of influenza? [+] more
As flu season gets worse, the costs are climbing January 24, 2018
This season's flu outbreak is becoming more widespread and even more deadly. For employers and employees alike, that means it's becoming more expensive in terms of lost productivity and health care costs. The widespread 2017-2018 flu season may cost U.S. employers $9.42 billion, according to a January estimate from outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. That's based on workers taking four sick days to recover. [+] more
Flu increases the risk of heart attack January 24, 2018
Influenza is already known to be deadly, but a new study suggests that the risk of heart attack is six times greater than normal while people are ill with the flu. “I was a little bit surprised by the strength of the association. It’s not every day you see a six-fold increase in the risk during the first seven days of lab-confirmed influenza,” chief author Dr. Jeffrey Kwong told Reuters Health in a telephone interview. “We were also surprised the risk dropped off to nothing by day 8 and beyond.” [+] more
Federal officials say flu epidemic has killed at least 30 children January 19, 2018
A deadly flu epidemic spreading across the nation has now claimed the lives of at least 30 children, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. [+] more
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