FluMist set to return for next flu season
7 years, 1 month ago

FluMist set to return for next flu season

CNN  

Story highlights FluMist is recommended for the 2018-19 season for healthy, non-pregnant people between ages 2 and 49 It was not recommended for the past two seasons CNN — Flu vaccinations may become painless again. However, a 2015-16 influenza vaccine effectiveness study found FluMist to be overall 46% effective – with zero effectiveness against one strain of flu – compared with the flu shot’s overall 65% effectiveness. Along with FluMist, immunization providers may choose to give their patients one of two types of flu shots: either the inactivated influenza vaccine or the recombinant influenza vaccine, CDC spokeswoman Kristen Nordlund said. Even though FluMist has not been recommended for the past two flu seasons, the Food and Drug Administration has still approved it, Nordlund noted.That means immunization providers could still give patients the nasal spray instead of the flu shot if requested although most physicians have not offered it.

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After canceling meeting of independent advisers, FDA issues 2025-26 flu vaccine recommendations
1 week, 5 days ago

After canceling meeting of independent advisers, FDA issues 2025-26 flu vaccine recommendations

CNN  

CNN — The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued recommendations for the composition of influenza shots for the upcoming respiratory virus season, but without input from its independent vaccine advisers. The FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee had been scheduled to meet Thursday to weigh in on the composition of the flu shots, but that session …

Flu ‘skyrocketing’ amid spike in cases among children
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Flu ‘skyrocketing’ amid spike in cases among children

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. People eligible for a free flu jab or spray have been urged to take …

Chennai, Mumbai on high alert for flu: What you need to know
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chennai, Mumbai on high alert for flu: What you need to know

New Indian Express  

Flu season in India typically occurs during the monsoon and post-monsoon months, as the increased humidity following cooler weather creates an environment conducive to the spread of viruses. Types of flu found in India In India, several strains of the flu or influenza virus are commonly found, particularly during the monsoon and post-monsoon seasons. Influenza B Influenza B viruses are …

Revealed: The common medications that make your flu shot less effective
4 months, 1 week ago

Revealed: The common medications that make your flu shot less effective

Daily Mail  

Everyone is asked to get the flu shot every year to slash their risk of infection and hospitalization. While the flu shot is widely recommended, doctors are advising people to be careful about the medications they use before or after they get vaccinated because some drugs could decrease the vaccine's efficacy. There are more than 295 drugs that can interact …

Don’t wait for a holiday surge. Now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Don’t wait for a holiday surge. Now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — If you missed the early fall push for flu and COVID-19 vaccines, it’s not too late. “Why not get a vaccine that’s going to help you reduce that risk?” Who needs a fall COVID-19 or flu vaccination? In addition, the CDC is recommending that people 65 and older get a second COVID-19 shot six months after their fall …

The flu shot is different this year, thanks to COVID
5 months, 1 week ago

The flu shot is different this year, thanks to COVID

NPR  

The flu shot is different this year, thanks to COVID toggle caption Mark J. Terrill/AP This year’s flu shot will be missing a strain of influenza it’s protected against for more than a decade. One reason COVID mitigation efforts were so effective at eliminating B/Yamagata is there was already a fair amount of immunity in the population against this strain …

Nasal spray flu vaccine approved for home use: Here’s what to know
6 months ago

Nasal spray flu vaccine approved for home use: Here’s what to know

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first nasal spray …

NHS will tell more than a million parents of children aged two and three to book them in for a nasal flu vaccine
6 months, 1 week ago

NHS will tell more than a million parents of children aged two and three to book them in for a nasal flu vaccine

Daily Mail  

Parents and carers of youngsters aged two and three are being urged to book them in for a flu vaccine. The NHS in England is contacting more than a million parents and carers from Tuesday to tell them the nasal spray vaccine is available. In the current phase of rollout, pregnant women and children aged two or three as of …

Flu shots are doing OK vs. virus, US numbers indicate
1 year ago

Flu shots are doing OK vs. virus, US numbers indicate

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Early estimates suggest flu shots are performing OK in the current U.S. winter flu season. The vaccines were around 40% effective in preventing adults from getting sick enough from the flu that they had to go to a doctor’s office, clinic or hospital, health officials said during a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccines meeting Wednesday. …

The Long Quest for a Universal Flu Vaccine Finally Takes Its First Steps
1 year, 4 months ago

The Long Quest for a Universal Flu Vaccine Finally Takes Its First Steps

Wired  

At state health departments and academic medical centers, and at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, epidemiologists are intently watching two sets of data: the number of flu cases and the number of Americans taking flu shots. But there’s one more piece of data that will let analysts know how this flu season will unroll: whether the vaccine …

Parents urged to get children flu vaccine after 70% jump in hospital cases
2 years, 3 months ago

Parents urged to get children flu vaccine after 70% jump in hospital cases

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Parents of young children are being urged to get them …

Flu season may have arrived early, health officials warn
2 years, 5 months ago

Flu season may have arrived early, health officials warn

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The UKHSA has urged everyone eligible to get a flu vaccine, saying Covid restrictions …

It’s flu vaccine time and seniors need revved-up shots
2 years, 5 months ago

It’s flu vaccine time and seniors need revved-up shots

Associated Press  

Doctors have a message for vaccine-weary Americans: Don’t skip your flu shot this fall -- and seniors, ask for a special extra-strength kind. This year we know flu is back,” said influenza specialist Richard Webby of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. Here’s what to know: REVVED-UP SHOTS FOR SENIORS As people get older, their immune system doesn’t respond …

It's flu vaccine time and seniors need revved-up shots
2 years, 5 months ago

It's flu vaccine time and seniors need revved-up shots

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This year we know flu is back,” said influenza …

The Best Time To Get Your 2022 Flu Shot, According To A Vaccine Expert
2 years, 7 months ago

The Best Time To Get Your 2022 Flu Shot, According To A Vaccine Expert

Huff Post  

VioletaStoimenova via Getty Images It's officially flu season. The flu kills tens of thousands of people every year ― the CDC noted that it has caused “12,000-52,000 deaths annually between 2010 and 2020.” Below, a vaccine expert shares when to get your flu shot this year and why it’s important to get the jab. “I tell people, ‘don’t necessarily get …

Flu is making a comeback in US after an unusual year off
3 years, 2 months ago

Flu is making a comeback in US after an unusual year off

Associated Press  

The U.S. flu season has arrived on schedule after taking a year off, with flu hospitalizations rising and two child deaths reported. “This is setting itself up to be more of a normal flu season,” said Lynnette Brammer, who tracks flu-like illnesses for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s a sad reminder of how severe flu can …

Flu is making a comeback in the U.S. after an unusual year off
3 years, 2 months ago

Flu is making a comeback in the U.S. after an unusual year off

LA Times  

Nurse Megan Chamberlain gives a flu shot to Anthony Devitt at a vaccine clinic in Brattleboro, Vt., on Oct. 26. “This is setting itself up to be more of a normal flu season,” said Lynnette Brammer, who tracks flu-like illnesses for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s a sad reminder of how severe flu can be.” During …

Some experts want all children to get a flu shot this year
3 years, 5 months ago

Some experts want all children to get a flu shot this year

NL Times  

Several experts recommended that all children receive flu shots this year to help protect the older population, professor and member of the English Health Council Maarten Postma said in De Telegraaf. "Hospital cannot afford a flu epidemic when there are also coronavirus outbreaks," Ted van Essen from the Dutch Influenza Foundation said. The flu does not often impact children considerably, …

Flu practically vanished last year. Doctors are bracing for potential ‘twindemic’ of flu and covid-19 spikes
3 years, 5 months ago

Flu practically vanished last year. Doctors are bracing for potential ‘twindemic’ of flu and covid-19 spikes

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Health officials are urging …

The Latest: Biden makes economic case for vaccinations
3 years, 5 months ago

The Latest: Biden makes economic case for vaccinations

Associated Press  

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Il. ___ MORE ON THE PANDEMIC: — President Biden making economic case for vaccination — UK eases travel restrictions further by slashing ‘red list’ — US health experts urge flu shots to avoid ‘twindemic’ — Pfizer’s request to OK shots for kids a relief for parents ___ — See all of AP’s pandemic coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/coronavirus-pandemic ___ …

US health experts urge flu shots to avoid ‘twindemic’
3 years, 5 months ago

US health experts urge flu shots to avoid ‘twindemic’

Associated Press  

The U.S. is gearing up in case of a bad flu season on top of the continuing COVID-19 crisis, with a plea Thursday for Americans to get vaccinated against both. “We are preparing for the return of the flu.” Flu cases dropped to historically low levels globally over the pandemic, as restrictions designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus …

To fight Covid-19 and flu, joint vaccine clinics emerge
3 years, 6 months ago

To fight Covid-19 and flu, joint vaccine clinics emerge

CNN  

CNN — They’re a fall staple in most communities across the United States: flu shot clinics. “There has been an expectation that the flu would be worse this year than in year’s past, however our county is at a critical stage with COVID-19 transmission rates being at record levels, so that has been our main focus, in preventing outbreaks and …

Here are the key reasons to get a flu shot — now
3 years, 6 months ago

Here are the key reasons to get a flu shot — now

NPR  

Here are the key reasons to get a flu shot — now Enlarge this image Cristina Spanò for NPR Cristina Spanò for NPR With all the talk about COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, it's easy to forget that another dangerous respiratory virus is poised to strike — the flu. "While the most important thing is to get any flu shot, there …

Flu shot: This season’s offers ‘substantial protection’ in a season tough on children
5 years, 1 month ago

Flu shot: This season’s offers ‘substantial protection’ in a season tough on children

CNN  

CNN — The flu season is still in full swing and it’s likely to continue for several more weeks, and if you haven’t gotten a flu shot yet, you should, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The vaccine doesn’t offer perfect protection – it never does – but a new CDC report says it has significantly …

Flu shot: There’s a mismatch this season – and it’s not good news for children
5 years, 2 months ago

Flu shot: There’s a mismatch this season – and it’s not good news for children

CNN  

CNN — This year’s flu vaccine is “not a very good match” for a common strain of the flu that’s especially tough on children, according to the nation’s top infectious disease doctor. “It’s not a very good match for B/Victoria,” said Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, referring to the strain. Fauci said …

Flu shots 2019: Only 52% of Americans plan to get vaccinated
5 years, 5 months ago

Flu shots 2019: Only 52% of Americans plan to get vaccinated

CNN  

CNN — While 60% of adults think that the flu vaccine is the best preventive measure against flu-related deaths and hospitalizations, only 52% said they planned to get one this season, according to a survey by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. “I’m here because the mission of HHS is to protect and enhance the health and well-being of every …

This year’s flu vaccine effective against top influenza strains
6 years, 1 month ago

This year’s flu vaccine effective against top influenza strains

Salon  

This article originally appeared on Healthline, the world’s second-largest health information website, which brings you transparent health information so you can make confident decisions for living well. This prediction is based on: information about how the viruses spread during the past year which previous virus strains caused the most illness how well the previous season’s flu vaccine “matched” the viruses …

Why one needs to get vaccinated against flu
6 years, 4 months ago

Why one needs to get vaccinated against flu

The Hindu  

One sneeze is all it takes to set off a panic-stricken reaction, thanks to the various reports of the H1N1 virus that seems to have spread across Tamil Nadu. Since both are viral in nature, it is not easy to differentiate in the early stages, says Dr Ramesh Gopalswamy, Mobile Medical Officer at Anaikatti-Attapady region and Quality Assurance Officer at …

Flu shot: Time to get your kids' annual vaccination
6 years, 6 months ago

Flu shot: Time to get your kids' annual vaccination

CNN  

It's time to call your pediatrician. All children should get a flu shot as soon as it becomes available this season, preferably before the end of October, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends in a policy statement published Monday. "Everyone over 6 months of age should get their flu vaccine before Halloween," said Atlanta pediatrician Dr. Jennifer Shu, who is …

Flu vaccine 2018: Do you need it and when should you get it?
6 years, 11 months ago

Flu vaccine 2018: Do you need it and when should you get it?

ABC  

It's nearly time to roll up your sleeve, brace yourself for a small prick, and hope the nurse or doctor offers you a lollypop for your troubles. This includes: Pregnant women People aged 65 years and older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged six months to five years Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 15 years and older …

Flu vaccine just 36% effective this season, CDC reports
7 years, 1 month ago

Flu vaccine just 36% effective this season, CDC reports

CNN  

Story highlights The flu vaccine has been just 36% effective this season, the CDC estimates The vaccine showed just 25% effectiveness against the dominant H3N2 strain CNN — Flu season is still raging in the United States, yet already it ranks among the most difficult in recent years. “You’re 36% less likely to get the flu and see the doctor …

Pediatrician: ‘Flu just spread like wildfire’
7 years, 1 month ago

Pediatrician: ‘Flu just spread like wildfire’

CNN  

Story highlights One US pediatrician said the 2017-18 flu season is the busiest in over 20 years Not only are there more patients but more severe symptoms in patients CNN — From coast to coast, pediatricians in the United States say this year’s flu season ranks among the toughest they’ve seen. I’m hearing similar stories for all grades.” Pediatrician Dr. …

GPs are told to use more expensive flu jab
7 years, 1 month ago

GPs are told to use more expensive flu jab

Daily Mail  

GPs have been told to use a pricier but more effective flu jab to prevent a repeat of this winter’s epidemic. GPs have been told to use a pricier but more effective flu jab to prevent a repeat of this winter’s epidemic It comes amid reports of crisis conditions at NHS hospitals, with the number of confirmed deaths recorded in …

Winter flu heaps pressure on NHS as officials warn jab ineffective against most common strain
7 years, 2 months ago

Winter flu heaps pressure on NHS as officials warn jab ineffective against most common strain

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The flu jab most frequently given to adults may not offer …

Flu season: It’s early, but experts are concerned
7 years, 4 months ago

Flu season: It’s early, but experts are concerned

CNN  

Story highlights Flu vaccine effectiveness varies by how well it matches the circulating virus strains Last year's flu vaccine effectiveness was just 42% This year's flu vaccine may also provide inadequate protection, some experts say CNN — Last year’s seasonal flu vaccine effectiveness was just 42%, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated. “You can’t really do that …

Why I won't let doctors give my son the flu vaccine
7 years, 5 months ago

Why I won't let doctors give my son the flu vaccine

Daily Mail  

Trying to keep up with the crumpled permission slips and teachers’ notes that come home from school in the bottom of my kids’ bags is hard enough. One mum emailed me to tell how when she raised her concerns about vaccinating her healthy child, the school nurse said: ‘Not giving your child flu spray because they never get ill is …

Flu vaccine: CDC panel again advises against FluMist
7 years, 9 months ago

Flu vaccine: CDC panel again advises against FluMist

CNN  

Story highlights The committee continues to advise that everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated All women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should get the flu shot, panel says CNN — Shots will continue to be the main option for the upcoming flu season. Though it’s popular among those who hate needles – including most children – last …

Majority of US children who die from flu have not had vaccine, study finds
7 years, 11 months ago

Majority of US children who die from flu have not had vaccine, study finds

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More than three quarters of US children who died from the …

Flu virus shifting east, hitting older adults hardest
8 years, 1 month ago

Flu virus shifting east, hitting older adults hardest

CNN  

Story highlights The highest percentage of flu hospitalizations has been in those older than 50 "The only thing we can count on is that the flu is unpredictable," an official says CNN — Flu activity decreased slightly but remained at high levels across the United States during the week ending February 18, according to a report based on preliminary data …

Local authorities advise against skipping flu shot
8 years, 4 months ago

Local authorities advise against skipping flu shot

Associated Press  

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises against choosing the nasal spray flu vaccination option for the 2016-17 flu season. “This year the CDC recommends people receive the flu vaccine through injection and not the nasal spray,” Martha Marquez, Harris County Public Health media specialist, said. Whether a person requires two half-doses, a trivalent or a quadrivalent vaccine, Phillips …

Getting a flu shot? It may be better to wait
8 years, 5 months ago

Getting a flu shot? It may be better to wait

CNN  

Story highlights Marketing for flu shots has become almost year-round It's unclear how long protection lasts, and flu season peaks in mid-winter Experts say an early vaccination is still better than none at all The pharmacy chain pitches started in August: Come in and get your flu shot. “It’s a way to get people into the store to buy other …

Pediatricians update flu vaccine guidelines to remove FluMist
8 years, 6 months ago

Pediatricians update flu vaccine guidelines to remove FluMist

CNN  

Story highlights American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a flu shot for everyone 6 months and older FluMist is not available this year CNN — With flu season just around the corner, parents face a difficult moment with their kids. When she explained to parents that FluMist is not being distributed this year, “there may have been an ‘aw shucks’ moment, …

Sorry, kids, your pediatrician wants you to get a flu shot this year
8 years, 6 months ago

Sorry, kids, your pediatrician wants you to get a flu shot this year

LA Times  

Sorry, little one, this news is going to pinch for a couple of seconds: This year’s flu vaccine will probably have to come in the form of a shot, not those two little puffs up the nose. Last year, the American Academy of Pediatrics said, at least 85 kids died after catching one of two strains of flu virus that …

CDC panel recommends against using FluMist vaccine
8 years, 9 months ago

CDC panel recommends against using FluMist vaccine

CNN  

Story highlights The CDC recommends that FluMist vaccine not be used during the upcoming flu season The nasal spray vaccination is widely used by pediatricians CNN — Flu vaccines are about to get more painful. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory committee recommended on Wednesday that FluMist, the nasal spray influenza vaccine, should not be used during the …

This year’s flu vaccine is most effective in recent years
9 years, 1 month ago

This year’s flu vaccine is most effective in recent years

CNN  

Story highlights This season's flu vaccine is nearly 60% effective, the CDC says Most patients don't need to go to emergency room, doctor says Temperature of 103 degrees Fahrenheit is normal for flu CNN — This season’s flu vaccine is nearly 60% effective so far, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week, making it one of the …

Stronger flu shot to be rolled out in 2016 to arrest increasing spread of virus
9 years, 4 months ago

Stronger flu shot to be rolled out in 2016 to arrest increasing spread of virus

ABC  

A new influenza vaccine that protects against four different strains of the virus will be released next year, after a record number of reported cases this year. This year's flu shot protected Australians from three different strains, but the Federal Government has expanded its effectiveness to include the Brisbane and Phuket strains of influenza for 2016. "There were 90,000 reported …

Vaccination key to combating influenza
10 years, 5 months ago

Vaccination key to combating influenza

The Hindu  

Influenza attacks has followed a pattern of peaking twice a year, once during or just after the monsoons and another in the winter season. With public having to deal with influenza virus twice in a year, doctors feel that it has become mandatory, especially for high risk groups like children and pregnant women, to get vaccinated and observe precautionary measures …

Every child to get flu vaccine in bid to prevent epidemic
11 years, 10 months ago

Every child to get flu vaccine in bid to prevent epidemic

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

Early Flu Season Hits Hard
12 years, 2 months ago

Early Flu Season Hits Hard

ABC News  

The flu is back and with a vengeance. Hitting the U.S. unusually early and hard this year, the flu season has officially arrived and it won't be departing any time soon. If you're young and healthy, the flu may just make you feel lousy for a week or two, miss some work, and spread the infection to some of your …

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