What if ...there was no flu vaccine?Paul Swiech
The months of December through March are considered peak flu season and when most people get it—but you should be aware that people can catch flu year-round. Children and adults should get vaccinated by the end of October. The CDC recommends scheduling your yearly flu vaccine in early fall...
The flu vaccine is available starting in September or October. Flu viruses change, so it is important to get a flu vaccine every year. Talk to your healthcare provider about your vaccine history. Tell him or her if you did not get certain vaccines as a child, or you did not get all ...
Flu viruses change, so it is important to get a flu vaccine every year. Get the pneumonia vaccine if recommended. This vaccine is usually recommended every 5 years. Your provider will tell you when to get this vaccine, if needed.Call your local emergency number (911 in the US) if:...
Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) within the National Institutes of Health has outlined a strategic plan for the development of a universal influenza vaccine.11Making this one of its highest priorities, the NIAID budgets $220 million annually in the hopes of identifying a vaccine that is11-...
Live attenuatedflu shot(e.g., Flumist) is a quadrivalent vaccine using attenuated live influenza virus. This is the only nasal administration option for immunization. It is approved for use in patients 2 years of age through age 49 who do not have other contraindications. More on this below...
Meanwhile, Moderna is also studying its vaccine in children ages 5-11, and its trial results are expected later this year. Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for Children? In September, Pfizer announced "positive topline results" from its trial in children ages 5-11. It reported that...
Moderna announces upcoming trial of a vaccine candidate against flu; April 11-17 marks Black Maternal Health Week; the European Commission will not renew COVID-19 vaccine contracts with Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca when they expire next year....
Get a flu vaccine each year as soon as recommended, usually in September or October. Get a COVID-19 vaccine and booster as directed. Your healthcare provider can tell you if you should also get other vaccines, and when to get them. Prevent the spread of germs. Wash your hands often ...
Flu viruses change, so it is important to get a flu vaccine every year. Get the pneumonia vaccine if recommended. This vaccine is usually recommended every 5 years. Your provider will tell you when to get this vaccine, if needed.Call your local emergency number (911 in the US) if:...