You Can Soon Give Yourself a Flu Nasal Spray Vaccine at Home
WEB23 hours ago · The FDA has approved FluMist, a nasal spray flu vaccine, for self-administration. Healthy individuals aged 2 to 49 can use FluMist, but people with specific medical conditions or health concerns should consult a healthcare provider before use. The effectiveness of FluMist is similar to the traditional flu …
Cohort study sheds light on why the flu vaccine is less effective in ...
WEB7 hours ago · The study was based on a cohort of 234 participants over the age of 65 who were vaccinated against influenza. Blood was taken from them at a total of five different times—before and after the ...
No needles required: The FDA approves an at-home flu vaccine
WEBSep 20, 2024 · The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first flu vaccine that people can administer to themselves at home. The agency on Friday gave the green light for people who have been screened to ...
FDA Approves Nasal Spray Influenza Vaccine for Self- or Caregiver ...
WEBSep 20, 2024 · Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved FluMist for self- or caregiver-administration. FluMist is approved for the prevention of influenza disease caused by influenza virus subtypes ...
Flu shots are here. When's the ideal time to get one, and ... - NBC News
WEBSep 5, 2024 · The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting a flu shot either this month or next, since flu activity typically picks up in the fall, with cases reaching their peak...
CDC finds flu shots 42% effective this season, better than ... - CBS News
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · Estimates show vaccines this season were between 52% and 61% effective in protecting children against influenza hospitalization. In adults, the shots were estimated to be 41% to 44% effective.
Covid-flu combination vaccine shows positive results in late ... - CNN
WEBJun 10, 2024 · CNN — There could be a combined Covid-19 and flu shot in our future, although it won’t be ready for this year’s flu season. On Monday, vaccine maker Moderna announced positive late-stage trial...
CDC Study Finds Strong Vaccine Effectiveness Against Severe Flu
WEBDecember 5, 2023 — A new CDC-coauthored study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases found that flu vaccination last season substantially reduced the risk of serious flu outcomes. The study looked at how well flu vaccination protected against flu-related hospitalization, organ failure and death among adults.
Moderna says mRNA flu shot generates better immune response in ... - CNN
WEBSep 13, 2023 · CNN — Moderna said Wednesday that its experimental mRNA-based seasonal flu vaccine generated a stronger immune response against four strains of the flu virus than a currently marketed vaccine in...
Flu News & Spotlights | CDC
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Dec 18. 2023 Flu Vaccination During Pregnancy Decreases Flu Hospitalizations and Emergency Department Visits in Infants Younger Than 6 Months Dec 13. 2023 New Study Suggests Flu Vaccination Likely to Have a Substantial Public Health Impact, Prevent Millions of Medical Visits