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A call for robust H5N1 influenza preparedness and response

As the global threat of H5N1 influenza looms with outbreaks across species and continents including the U.S., three international vaccine and public health experts say it is time to fully resource and support a robust strategy to address this and future potential pandemic influenza threats, including to consider voluntary vaccination for those now at exposure risk.

5 Sep 2024

WHO unveils global framework for investigating origins of novel pathogens

With the support of the Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO), the World Health Organization (WHO) has published a global framework to help Member States comprehensively investigate the origins of new and re-emerging pathogens.

4 Sep 2024

Immune cells prevent the lungs' protective barrier from healing after viral infections

Investigators involved in a multicenter study co-led by Cedars-Sinai discovered a pathway by which immune cells prevent the lungs' protective barrier from healing after viral infections like COVID-19.

4 Sep 2024

Biodegradable diagnostic tests offer sustainable solution to plastic pollution

The global plastic pollution crisis and the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic – where billions of single-use diagnostic tests were discarded – is prompting businesses and researchers to develop new and more sustainable rapid diagnostic tests.

30 Aug 2024

COVID-19 linked to increased risk of hearing loss in young adults, study finds

Researchers in South Korea found that young adults who recovered from COVID-19 are at significantly higher risk of experiencing hearing loss and sudden sensorineural hearing loss compared to those who never had the virus.

28 Aug 2024

With only gloves to protect them, farmworkers say they tend sick cows amid bird flu

In early August, farmworkers gathered under a pavilion at a park here for a picnic to celebrate Farmworker Appreciation Day. One sign that this year was different from the others was the menu: Beef fajitas, tortillas, pico de gallo, chips, beans — but no chicken.

27 Aug 2024

The new covid vaccine is out. Why you might not want to rush to get it.

The FDA has approved an updated covid shot for everyone 6 months old and up, which renews a now-annual quandary for Americans: Get the shot now, with the latest covid outbreak sweeping the country, or hold it in reserve for the winter wave?

26 Aug 2024

Octavalent intranasal flu vaccine proves effective in neutralizing both existing and emerging strains

A new octavalent intranasal vaccine shows promising results in providing broad immunity against both seasonal and pre-pandemic influenza strains by eliciting strong mucosal and systemic immune responses in ferrets.

25 Aug 2024

Universal flu vaccine candidate provides protection against severe infection in animal models

Annual flu vaccines protect against severe infection, but they vary in efficacy and may not match the most virulent strains of the season.

23 Aug 2024

Study reveals how avian flu adapts to mammalian cells

In recent years, public health measures, surveillance, and vaccination have helped bring about significant progress in reducing the impact of seasonal flu epidemics, caused by human influenza viruses A and B.

19 Aug 2024

State COVID-19 vaccine mandates increased vaccine uptake among healthcare workers in 2021

Researchers investigated the relationship between state COVID-19 vaccination mandates for healthcare workers and vaccination rates among them.

19 Aug 2024

Infections drive brain volume loss and dementia risk by altering key immune proteins, study reveals

Severe infections are linked to increased brain atrophy, particularly in the temporal lobe, which may elevate dementia risk through immune-related proteins.

15 Aug 2024

Unusual surge in children's pneumonia cases in England linked to Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Study reveals a significant and prolonged rise in pneumonia-related emergency visits among children in England, driven primarily by Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections during the winter of 2023-24.

15 Aug 2024

Novel vaccination strategy shows promise in boosting immunity and controlling influenza spread in pigs

Study demonstrates that a novel prime/boost vaccination protocol using live-attenuated influenza vaccines effectively induces strong immune responses in pigs, offering a promising approach for future influenza vaccination strategies.

13 Aug 2024

Study uncovers OLAH as key driver of fatal respiratory disease

Respiratory infections can be severe, even deadly, in some individuals, but not in others.

12 Aug 2024

Childhood vaccinations save trillions in societal costs while preventing millions of illnesses and deaths

Routine childhood vaccinations among children born between 1994 and 2023 have prevented millions of illnesses and deaths in the U.S., saving $540 billion in direct costs and $2.7 trillion in societal costs.

12 Aug 2024

Rare but real: The neurological risks associated with vaccines

Review highlights the rare neurological risks associated with vaccination, emphasizing the importance of accurate detection and management strategies, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

9 Aug 2024

Recombinant shingles vaccine linked to lower dementia risk, especially in women

Study published in Nature Medicine found that the recombinant shingles vaccine is linked to a reduced risk of dementia. This protective effect was particularly notable in females, suggesting a potential advantage of the recombinant vaccine over the live vaccine.

7 Aug 2024

Study reveals distinct genetic risk factors for influenza and COVID-19

A recent study in Nature Genetics reports that genetic risk factors for influenza and COVID-19 are distinct, highlighting their unique genetic architectures.

6 Aug 2024

Innovative nasal spray and vaccine for respiratory virus protection

A team of researchers, led by the University of Houston, has discovered two new ways of preventing and treating respiratory viruses.

6 Aug 2024

Influenza News and Research

Latest Influenza News and Research

A call for robust H5N1 influenza preparedness and response

WHO unveils global framework for investigating origins of novel pathogens

Immune cells prevent the lungs' protective barrier from healing after viral infections

Biodegradable diagnostic tests offer sustainable solution to plastic pollution

COVID-19 linked to increased risk of hearing loss in young adults, study finds

With only gloves to protect them, farmworkers say they tend sick cows amid bird flu

The new covid vaccine is out. Why you might not want to rush to get it.

Octavalent intranasal flu vaccine proves effective in neutralizing both existing and emerging strains

Universal flu vaccine candidate provides protection against severe infection in animal models

Study reveals how avian flu adapts to mammalian cells

State COVID-19 vaccine mandates increased vaccine uptake among healthcare workers in 2021

Infections drive brain volume loss and dementia risk by altering key immune proteins, study reveals

Unusual surge in children's pneumonia cases in England linked to Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Novel vaccination strategy shows promise in boosting immunity and controlling influenza spread in pigs

Study uncovers OLAH as key driver of fatal respiratory disease

Childhood vaccinations save trillions in societal costs while preventing millions of illnesses and deaths

Rare but real: The neurological risks associated with vaccines

Recombinant shingles vaccine linked to lower dementia risk, especially in women

Study reveals distinct genetic risk factors for influenza and COVID-19

Innovative nasal spray and vaccine for respiratory virus protection

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

Fluidics in Modern Healthcare & Medical Device Innovation

Scaling 3D biology: Automation, imaging, and the future of high-throughput research

How does norepinephrine influence anxiety-related behaviours?

Influenza News and Research

Latest Influenza News and Research

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

Fluidics in Modern Healthcare & Medical Device Innovation

Scaling 3D biology: Automation, imaging, and the future of high-throughput research

How does norepinephrine influence anxiety-related behaviours?

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