The antiviral baloxavir significantly reduced household transmission of influenza compared with placebo. The drug showed consistent effects across age groups, virus types, and countries, with no ...

The current flu season saw New York, excluding New York City, report a flu vaccination rate of about 27%, which contributed to the state suffering a record-high number of pediatric flu deaths, at 25.

Novel, needle-free, live-attenuated influenza vaccines with broad protection against human and avian virus subtypes Date: May 9, 2025 Source: The University of Hong Kong Summary: A research team ...

HKUMed has achieved a significant breakthrough in developing needle-free, live-attenuated influenza vaccines with broad protection against human and avian virus subtypes. The novel innovations ...

HHS touts universal flu, coronavirus vaccine initiative while casting doubt on future of seasonal Covid-19 shots ...

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Low vaccination rates for influenza viruses and the lack of an HSV vaccine underscore the need for a new approach to reduce viral transmission. Researchers have now used a clinical-grade antiviral ...

You may not need to avoid anything after getting your flu shot. If you have side effects you may need to rest or take a pain reliever.

The Food and Drug Administration has issued recommendations for the composition of influenza shots for the upcoming respiratory virus season, but without input from its independent vaccine advisers.

COVID and the 1918 flu pandemic gave us playbooks on how to prepare for the next pandemic. But we aren’t using it.

The CDC has issued interim effectiveness estimates for the 2024-2025 seasonal influenza and 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines.

Largest flu shot maker says its egg suppliers have strict biosecurity measures.