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Experimental flu shot aims to target 20 influenza viruses in a single vaccine
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoFor a half-century, scientists have been trying to develop a vaccine that would protect against the...
Swine flu detected in UK person: What is H1N2 virus?
Yahoo News UK· 6 months agoThe H1N2 flu strain has been circulating in pigs. (Getty Images) judith wagner via Getty Images A virus strain similar to a form of swine flu circulating...
AstraZeneca vaccine linked with ‘spike’ in cases of rare disease that can paralyse victims
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 6 months agoAnthony Shingler was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome after having the AstraZeneca vaccine -...
There might be stockpiles, but making an effective bird flu vaccine won’t be quick or easy
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 4 weeks agoHealth officials have been steadfast in their assurances. The risk of H5N1 bird flu jumping into...
The common symptoms of swine flu, as new strain gets detected in UK citizen
Yahoo Life UK· 6 months agoThe individual with the swine flu strain has now 'fully recovered'. (Getty Images) The swine flu...
If bird flu starts to spread among people, existing vaccines may be inadequate, experts say
NBC Universal via AOL· 1 year agoScientists have long worried about a bird flu pandemic. Experts say vaccines in the U.S. stockpile...
Two possible bird flu vaccines could be available within weeks, if needed
NBC News via Yahoo News· 1 month agoThe U.S. has two vaccines ready that could begin shipping widely within a few weeks if the H5N1 bird...
How do you make a universal flu vaccine? A microbiologist explains the challenges, and how mRNA...
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 1 year agoBroad protection from a universal flu vaccine could replace seasonal flu shots. Flavio Coelho/Moment...
CDC finds flu shots 42% effective this season, better than some recent years
CBS News via Yahoo News· 3 months agoThis season's influenza vaccines have been 42% effective so far, according to a new interim estimate...
Brookings company looks to build bird flu vaccine
Argus Leader via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA Brookings company hopes a flu vaccine for turkeys might eventually help protect multiple species from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza strains like...