Researchers have discovered a new class of antibodies capable of neutralizing various flu virus strains, potentially aiding in the development of more broadly protective flu…
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The study found that people who got a flu shot had a 12% lower risk of stroke. Annual flu shots are linked to a lower…
Two for one: Repeated seasonal influenza vaccines also provide kids better protection against future flu pandemics, researchers find. Researchers at McMaster University have found that…
If you have heart disease or risk factors for heart disease, you already know about the increased risk of heart attack and stroke. But did…
A bad flu year on top of the pandemic could mean trouble for already-stressed hospitals. As winter looms and hospitals across the U.S. continue to…
A vaccine that induces immune responses to a wide spectrum of influenza virus strains and subtypes has produced strong and durable results in early-stage clinical…
Researchers are working on strategies for designing a universal flu vaccine that could work against any flu strain. Credit: Courtesy of the researchers, edited by…
Influenza viruses can spread through the air on dust, fibers, and other microscopic particles, according to new research from the University of California, Davis and…
Many flu strains may be capable of mutating to escape universal-vaccine antibodies. Some common strains of influenza have the potential to mutate to evade broad-acting…
Pulmonologist outlines factors that could determine severity of ’20/’21 flu season. As if the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t scary enough, flu season is not far away. How…
Antiviral Drug Baloxavir Reduces Transmission of Flu Virus in Animal Study Baloxavir treatment reduced transmission of the flu virus from infected ferrets to healthy ferrets,…
Phage shell docks on and inhibits the influenza virus. Credit: Barth van Rossum / FMP A new approach brings the hope of new therapeutic options…
3D computer-generated rendering of a whole influenza (flu) virus. Our immune response is triggered by the virus’ hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA) surface proteins, shown…
A new needle-free flu vaccine patch revved up the immune system much like a traditional flu shot without any negative side effects, according to a…