Last winter's flu vaccination programme in the over-65s was ineffective, according to new data from Public Health England (PHE).1 Provisional estimates show that for all age groups combined, the vaccine effectiveness against influenza A and B was 39.8% (85% CI 23.1 to 52.8). But for the...
FLUAD® with MF59® Adjuvant is a flu vaccine designed to strengthen, broaden, and lengthen the duration of the immune response and is approved for patients 65+. Visit flu360.com to learn more.
FLUAD® with MF59® Adjuvant is a flu vaccine designed to strengthen, broaden, and lengthen the duration of the immune response and is approved for patients 65+. Visit flu360.com to learn more.
Dr Chu points out that recent progress in vaccine research has given us a broader choice of vaccine options. While the Australian Government covers the cost of a flu vaccine for over-65s and others deemed to be at greatest risk, annual vaccination is recommended for all Australians. If you ...
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“I’m outraged because the most vulnerable and isolated population is actually coming in last place from getting the flu vaccine,” said Sharlene Harrison-Hinds, a volunteer with the BC Association of Community Response Networks who has been advocating for seniors in Hope for over five years. ...
Medical professionals recommend vaccination for the flu each year for all people over 6 months of age and anyone interested in reducing the risk of flu. Those at higher risk of complications should be especially sure to get the flu vaccine. High-priority individuals include the following: ...
Currently, there is no effective vaccine or drug to stop its spread, so the disease is treated by the immediate slaughter of infected pigs. China has about 50% of the world's pig population and relies on pork to provide a large amount of protein for the Chinese population. Culling the ...
Frieden said that among 199 recently analyzed flu specimens in the U.S., most of them, or 118, were the H3N2 type that is closely related to the strain in this season's vaccine. Also on Thursday, officials recommended two types of pneumococcal vaccines for everyone age 65 or over, as ...
Studies comparing Fluad and Fluzoneshow both vaccines stimulate stronger immunity against influenza than the standard flu vaccine and are therefore likely to provide better protection. Studies directly testing for improved clinical outcomes with vaccines for over-65s show a small benefit of receiving eit...