MONDAY, Jan. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- 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. Flu viruses are constantly changing, and the effectiveness of ...
(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.
By Shereen Lehman(Reuters Health) - Nasal-spray flu vaccines appear to be safe for children over age two who have egg allergies or asthma, say UK researchers.No systemic or severe allergic reactions were seen among 282 egg-allergic children who received the vaccine. Eight kids had mild ...
“This is an important finding because it means we have flexibility in terms of the type of vaccines we can use to make a universal vaccine for children. We now know that children’s immune systems are much more flexible than adults’ when it comes to being able to teach them ...
(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.
While there are widely available Covid and flu shots, no vaccines exist for RSV. Several companies are developing shots for older adults that could receive Food and Drug Administration approval this year. Pfizer is developing a vaccine that protects infants from RSV, and Sanofi has asked the...
Pediatricians are urging families to get their kids vaccinated for both COVID-19 and flu. It is safe to get both vaccines at the same time. If an RSV vaccine is available and it is recommended, it can be given too. In newly released guidelines, the Centers for Disease Control and Preven...
The Flu Vaccine for Children and Toddlers Side Effects of the Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine When it comes to flu vaccines, shots aren't the only option. Some people receive the live attenuated flu vaccine (nasal spray) instead of the shot. A lifesaver for those who hate needles, this vaccine is...
In Ontario, flu vaccines are prioritized when they first become available for certain individuals based on their risk for severe complications and spreading the infection to others. Individuals 6 months of age and older can get the flu vaccine at the same time as, or at any time before or af...
When it comes to flu vaccines, a federal panel says a squirt in the nose is better than a shot in the arm for young children. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices,which provides preventive care recommendations to federal health officials, voted on Wednesday to recommend doctors use ...