The tiered vaccination guidelines of CDC are a response to the shortage of flu vaccine for the 2004-2005 season. CDC is asking health providers to restrict flu vaccine to high-priority groups until October 23, 2005. Next in l...
For the first time, health officials are offering an "ouchless" way for kids to get vaccinated. Dr. Holly Phillips joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how to stay healthy this flu season.
Those extra measures are no longer needed, the CDC said. Now, people with egg allergies can receive any flu vaccine – egg-based on non-egg based – that is appropriate for their age and health status with no special safety precautions needed beyond those that would be taken for any vaccin...
COVID-19 cases rise in North Texas as FDA authorizes updated vaccine The XBB 1.5 variant is one of the most dominant variants we're seeing locally. Sep 11, 2023 FDA approves new drug to prevent RSV in children Fall flu and virus season is right around the corner, but this year,...
(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.
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 s...
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...
(HealthDay)—Vaccination against influenza for the 2012/2013 flu season appears to be moderately effective in reducing the need for outpatient medical attention, but the effect is lower in the elderly, according to research published in the Feb. 22 issue
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As of early November, only about 2 out of 5 people in the United States reported having gotten this season’s flu vaccine.