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Experimental vaccine targets portions of the flu virus that don't change
Medical Xpress· 8 hours agoThis new vaccine approach, described May 1 in the journal Science Translational Medicine, is part of a five-year-old effort to develop a longer-lasting universal flu vaccine that would be able ...
Four reasons to be concerned (but not freak out) about the bird flu
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 8 hours agoSuch testing would take time and the flu virus, which mutates much faster than the virus that causes...
Measles cases have been reported in 19 states this year. What does a measles rash look like?
TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 day agoRash stage The classic sign of...cheek” rash on the face followed by a fine lacy rash on the body)...
Expect 'a huge emergence' of mosquitoes this May. What to know
Gannett via AOL· 7 days agoWearing clothes that cover your skin while outdoors is the most basic form of mosquito protection....
What to Know About the 'FLiRT' Variants of COVID-19
Time Magazine· 2 days agoCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Other FLiRT variants, including KP.1.1, have not become as widespread in the U.S. yet. Researchers are...
Two possible bird flu vaccines could be available within weeks, if needed
NBC NEWS· 7 hours agoAt a briefing Wednesday, government health officials said they are preparing for a potential...
US has found H5N1 flu virus in milk—here's why the risk to humans is likely low
Medical Xpress· 1 day agoTo answer questions about the safety of drinking milk contaminated with the H5N1 virus, it is...
FDA Says Vaccination Is the Best Protection Against Measles
Sierra Sun Times· 3 days agoFood and Drug Administration for the prevention of measles are proven both safe and effective. Most people who get the recommended two doses of a vaccine to prevent measles will have lifelong ...
Opinion | Who Could Catch Bird Flu First? These Experts Have an Idea, and a Way to Help.
New York Times· 17 hours agoThe authors are public health researchers at Johns Hopkins University. H5N1 is in a better position...
Hong Kong residents urged to get influenza vaccines after death of a third child
South China Morning Post· 18 hours agoThe Centre for Health Protection has warned that the dominating flu virus strain might change for a...