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Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine Now Available for At-Home Use
TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2025 — For the first time, people can get their annual flu vaccine without leaving the comfort of home. FluMist, a nasal spray flu vaccine made by AstraZeneca, is now available for a...
NYC Legionnaires' Outbreak: Fourth Death Confirmed, 101 Sickened
MONDAY, Aug. 18, 2025 — A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem has now caused four deaths and sickened 101 people, New York City health officials confirmed. The bacteria that cause the ill...
Nearly 9 in 10 ER Patients Aren't Fully Vaccinated
MONDAY, Aug. 11, 2025 — Nearly 9 out of 10 adults who land in an ER haven't been fully vaccinated, a new study says. People who came to an emergency department for treatment of minor injuries or i...
Oseltamivir for Flu Tied to Reduced Risk for Serious Neuropsychiatric Events in Children
THURSDAY, Aug. 7, 2025 – Oseltamivir treatment during influenza episodes is associated with a reduced risk for serious neuropsychiatric events among children and teens, according to a study...
Rapid Treatment Needed to Reduce Mortality From Flu-Linked Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy in Children
MONDAY, Aug. 4, 2025 – Influenza-associated acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE) in children is associated with high morbidity and mortality, according to a study published online July 30 in the...
Flu-Linked Brain Swelling Is Rare in Kids, But It Can Be Fatal
THURSDAY, July 31, 2025 — A life-threatening condition involving out-of-control brain swelling can occur in kids who are battling the flu, but it’s extremely rare. A review of recent cases high...
2020 to 2024 Saw Drop in Flu Vaccine Uptake Among U.S. Adults
FRIDAY, July 18, 2025 – There was an overall decrease in influenza vaccine uptake among U.S. adults from 2020 to 2024, according to a study published online July 16 in PLOS Global Public Health. ...
Moderna’s New Flu Shot Shows Strong Results in Older Adults
TUESDAY, July 1, 2025 — Moderna’s new flu vaccine, based on the same mRNA technology used in its COVID-19 shot, showed promising results in a major trial, the company announced Monday. The vaccine, ca...
RFK Jr.-Appointed Vaccine Panel Removes Flu Shot Ingredient
FRIDAY, June 27, 2025 — A U.S. vaccine advisory panel voted Thursday to stop recommending flu shots that contain thimerosal, a move that experts say may reduce access to vaccines without making them a...
Wildfire-Induced Changes in Behavior Affect Spread of Airborne Disease
WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2025 – Wildfire-induced deterioration of air quality leads to a substantial increase in indoor activities, fostering conditions conducive to transmission of airborne disease,...
How Wildfires Might Increase Risk Of Flu, COVID-19
WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025 — Wildfires might inadvertently increase the risk of flu and COVID-19 outbreaks, a new study argues. Sky-choking wildfire smoke tends to drive people indoors, and infectious d...
U.S. Ends $600M Moderna Bird Flu Vaccine Contract
THURSDAY, May 29, 2025 — The U.S. government has canceled a $600 million contract with Moderna to develop a vaccine for bird flu and other dangerous flu strains, raising concerns among experts. The d...
Combined Flu, SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine as Effective as Individual Vaccines for Older Adults
FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 – mRNA-1083 vaccine is noninferior and induces higher immune responses than recommended influenza and COVID-19 vaccines against several influenza strains and severe acute...
Moderna's Combo Flu and COVID Shot Shows Promise
THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 — A new vaccine that combines flu and COVID-19 protection in one shot shows promising results, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it wants more data before it c...
Higher Stress Tied to Worse Respiratory Outcomes With COPD
TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 – Among former smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), higher perceived stress is associated with worse respiratory outcomes, according to a study published...