“The best way to prevent flu and its potentially serious complications is by getting a yearly flu vaccine. Even when flu vaccination does not prevent illness entirely, it has been shown in several studies to reduce severity of illness in people who get vaccinated but still get sick,”the CD...
A CDC panel voted 11-1 in favor of recommending Pfizer's RSV vaccine Abrysvo for people who are between 32 weeks and 36 weeks pregnant. Fraiser KansteinerSep 25, 2023 11:08pm Pharma CDC starts push to reverse falling flu vaccine use in key groups After tracking declines in vaccine use...
The current recommendation for the COVID vaccine is for everyone aged 6 months and older, regardless of their previous vaccination status. This is because of continuous changes to the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the waning protection provided by COVID-19 vaccines over time. "Receiving an updated 2024...
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"These data underscore that flu vaccination can offer substantial benefit against flu and its potentially serious complications," the agency said. One of the referenced studies in the presentation determined that the influenza vaccine was 45% effective among children against the predominant virus. In ...
The flu vaccine has been 68% effective at preventing hospitalizations in children but has been less protective for seniors this season,according to preliminary data released Wednesdayby the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The vaccine was 35% effective at preventing hospitalization for ...
The effectiveness of this year's influenza vaccine was lower in South America than last season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday, which might be a clue to how much protection the shots could offer people in the U.S. this winter. Vaccine effectiveness was 34.5%...
Rep. Debbie Dingell developed a severe nerve condition from a mandatory swine flu vaccine, which initially made her “scared to death” to get a COVID-19 vaccine, she told a congressional hearing last week. The Michigan Democrat might want to reconsider her now-unquestioning enthusiasm for COVI...
(HealthDay)—Flu vaccines protect children against serious illness, even when the vaccine doesn't match the circulating flu virus, according to a new study that reinforces the importance of flu shots.
Individuals with egg allergy or previous reaction to eggs may receive any licensed, recommended influenza vaccine (IIV, RIV4, or LAIV4). High-Risk Populations Individuals with increased risk for severe illness or complications from influenza should be vaccinated. These include children aged 6 through...