NBC News: A recent study shows that repeated flu shots over many years does not lessen their protectiveness in children. Findings also show that repeated shots may actually boost immunity against some strains. The article was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Read more…
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NPR: After last season where 80,000 people died from influenza, officials are trying to increase vaccination rates. In the United States the vaccination rate is approximately 47 percent, far lower than the desired 70 percent target. Some reasons to get vaccinated: you are vulnerable, it’s your civic…
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Time: The worst of the flu season that we saw in February is slowing down, but the season is not over yet. The majority of this season was dominated by Influenza A H3N2 strain, but Influenza Type B was reported more frequently towards the end of March. It is possible to get both separately in a…
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Romper: According to recent reports, cases of the flu have been decreasing each week. Slowly this rough flu season is coming to an end; however, it’s not quite over. Flu season is expected to continue into April. Should you get sick this late in the season, it’s still very important to stay home to…
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Science Daily: Recent research shows that when infected with influenza, female mice experienced changes to their hippocampuses lasting up to a month after the initial infection. Although flu is believed to be a respiratory disease, it has been known to have some neural effects. Read the article…
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NBC News: This season’s flu has killed a few dozen children and thousands of adults, making the flu very relevant in the news. The message across the board has been and still is that everyone who can should get vaccinated. Recently there’s been higher demand than usual for the flu shot due to the…
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According to this Business Insider article, this flu season is having a negative economic impact on many employers. Across the country hospitals are seeing double the normal baseline of patients with flu symptoms. Estimates show that the flu could cost businesses over $9.4 billion this year. Read…
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