Study Finds Universal Influenza B Vaccine Induces Broad and Lasting Protection
A study by researchers at Georgia State University’s Institute of Biomedical Sciences has found a new universal flu vaccine has been found to protect against influenza B viruses that offer broad defenses against different strains and improve immune protection.
Combination COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccine Under Development
Despite technical challenges, some companies are working on making a combination COVID and flu vaccine.
Intranasal Flu Vaccine Developed with Nanoparticles
Researchers in a study funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the National Institutes of Health have developed an influenza (flu) vaccine administered through the nose that has been constructed with nanoparticles and offers stronger protection.
Universal Flu Vaccines Advance from Concept to Clinical Trials
“Scientists have identified components of the influenza virus that do not really change muchat all. The critical challenge is getting a vaccine to induce a response to those components.”
— Anthony Fauci, MD, Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Influenza: A Physician’s Perspective
A medical advisor for Families Fighting Flu since October 2007 discusses what drives him to promote influenza awareness and prevention.
Influenza: A Patient’s Perspective
A patient shares her life-threatening influenza illness.
Studies Show Influenza and Pneumonia Vaccines May Reduce Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s
Two studies show the influenza (flu) and pneumonia vaccines lessen the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in the future.
Competition Among Clinics Increased Influenza Vaccine Rates Among Patients, Study Showed
A recent experiment found offering healthcare providers financial incentives and creating competition by informing clinics how their performance ranked relative to others were effective in increasing influenza (flu) vaccine rates among patients.
Are We Finally Closing In On a Universal Influenza Vaccine?
For decades, scientists have discussed the concept of a “universal” flu vaccine that could provide broad protection against seasonal and pandemic influenza viruses, and we now have a number of promising vaccine candidates with a realistic chance to fulfill the dream.
Flu Vaccine May Reduce Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke in Hypertensive Individuals
A new study shows cardiovascular outcomes may improve in individuals with hypertension if they receive the influenza (flu) vaccine during the flu season.
