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Evaluating SARS-CoV-2 bivalent booster vaccine against severe COVID-19 outcomes

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers assessed the effectiveness of a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) bivalent booster vaccine against severe SARS-CoV-2 infection outcomes.

9 Mar 2023

Study illuminates how the brain senses infection

A new study led by researchers at Harvard Medical School illuminates how the brain becomes aware that there is an infection in the body.

8 Mar 2023

Prevalence and clinical outcomes of viral and bacterial coinfections in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

In a recent study, researchers analyzed the occurrence of bacterial and viral infections in adults hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to determine the clinical and demographic features, outcomes, and microbial spectrums associated with bacterial coinfections and the prevalence of viral coinfections.

7 Mar 2023

Effectiveness of monovalent COVID-19 mRNA booster vaccination vs. two-dose primary series during Omicron variant circulation

Researchers estimated the immune protection conferred by monovalent-type COVID-19 mRNA booster doses vs. two-dose prime vaccination series during SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant predominance in community settings.

7 Mar 2023

How does chronic HBV infection affect flu and COVID-19 vaccine responses?

The influenza season marks the beginning of a time of illness, sometimes serious or even fatal, in much of the world. For this reason, flu shots are recommended, especially for individuals with underlying diseases such as chronic hepatitis B (CHB) infection, since they are at higher risk for adverse outcomes.

6 Mar 2023

Messages about the cardiovascular benefits of flu vaccination boost vaccine uptake

Making a connection between the flu and the risk of subsequent heart problems significantly increased flu vaccination rates among older Danish adults, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology. A reminder message the day before the start of a national vaccine program also helped "nudge" people to get vaccinated.

5 Mar 2023

Wastewater-based monitoring is effective in detecting viral outbreaks in schools

Schools are among the most notable settings people associate with picking up viral infections such as the common cold, various types of the flu or other respiratory viruses.

2 Mar 2023

Using a mathematical model for future pandemic preparedness

Scientists have developed mathematical models that analyze the data obtained from an initial wave of the influenza pandemic to predict the dynamics of subsequent waves. Such predictions could be useful for pandemic preparedness.

2 Mar 2023

Evidence that cross-reactive immunity from common human coronaviruses can influence response to SARS-CoV-2

In a recent study published in the journal Vaccines, researchers in Saudi Arabia and the United States examined immune responses and immunoglobulin G (IgG) cross-reactivity in individuals infected with Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

28 Feb 2023

Economic and life-expectancy losses due to COVID-19 deaths in the United States

A recent study published in Scientific Reports evaluated life expectancy and economic losses due to COVID-19 deaths losses in the United States.

28 Feb 2023

A review of respiratory viruses monitored in wastewater samples

Researchers review previous studies discussing the content or respiratory viruses in wastewater samples.

28 Feb 2023

Innovative methodology to detect viral RNA

Experts from the University of Barcelona, the Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia, the Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona and the Aragon Nanoscience and Materials Institute of Aragon —a joint institute of the CSIC and the University of Zaragoza— have developed a new method to detect RNA viruses based on the triplex-forming probe technology.

27 Feb 2023

Innate lymphoid cells educate alveolar macrophages following exposure to different viruses

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Liège on group 2 innate lymphoid cells (or ILC2s) shows that the functional reprogramming of these cells following their exposure to viruses allows our body to react differently to exposure to certain respiratory allergens.

27 Feb 2023

Virus encounter educates human immune system, says study

25 Feb 2023

Oral fluid shows excellent potential for epidemiological surveillance of respiratory pathogens

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Oral fluid (OF) is a new safe, non-invasive, convenient, and efficient biological sample that can be used for virus nucleic acid and antibody detection.

24 Feb 2023

Following third dose of BNT162b2, adverse events increased in those with prior COVID-19

Previous SARS-CoV-2 infection exacerbates the adverse reactions experienced after receipt of the third booster dose.

23 Feb 2023

UCI-led study uncovers how APOBEC3B protein could protect cells against RNA viruses

A new University of California, Irvine-led study uncovers how a protein, APOBEC3B, could protect cells against many different types of RNA viruses like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), SARS-CoV2, influenza virus, poliovirus and measles, helping to prevent disease.

22 Feb 2023

A possible link between aggregation of SARS-CoV-2 proteins and protein misfolding diseases

A new study in the journal Nature Communications aimed to analyze the aggregation propensity in the proteins of both SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV.

21 Feb 2023

Propylene glycol prevents airborne transmission of respiratory viruses

Researchers assess the ability of propylene glycol to inactivate infection caused by respiratory viruses and prevent airborne transmission.

20 Feb 2023

Omicron has higher risk of in-hospital mortality compared to influenza

In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers compared the hospital outcomes of patients infected with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron variant with those of influenza patients in Switzerland, assess the current disease burden due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

16 Feb 2023

Influenza News and Research

Latest Influenza News and Research

Evaluating SARS-CoV-2 bivalent booster vaccine against severe COVID-19 outcomes

Study illuminates how the brain senses infection

Prevalence and clinical outcomes of viral and bacterial coinfections in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Effectiveness of monovalent COVID-19 mRNA booster vaccination vs. two-dose primary series during Omicron variant circulation

How does chronic HBV infection affect flu and COVID-19 vaccine responses?

Messages about the cardiovascular benefits of flu vaccination boost vaccine uptake

Wastewater-based monitoring is effective in detecting viral outbreaks in schools

Using a mathematical model for future pandemic preparedness

Evidence that cross-reactive immunity from common human coronaviruses can influence response to SARS-CoV-2

Economic and life-expectancy losses due to COVID-19 deaths in the United States

A review of respiratory viruses monitored in wastewater samples

Innovative methodology to detect viral RNA

Innate lymphoid cells educate alveolar macrophages following exposure to different viruses

Virus encounter educates human immune system, says study

Oral fluid shows excellent potential for epidemiological surveillance of respiratory pathogens

Following third dose of BNT162b2, adverse events increased in those with prior COVID-19

UCI-led study uncovers how APOBEC3B protein could protect cells against RNA viruses

A possible link between aggregation of SARS-CoV-2 proteins and protein misfolding diseases

Propylene glycol prevents airborne transmission of respiratory viruses

Omicron has higher risk of in-hospital mortality compared to influenza

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