After the U.S. withdrew from the World Health Organization, it wasn’t clear they would participate in this WHO-led meeting to determine the recipe for the next flu vaccine.
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Flu cases are surging and rates will likely get worse, new CDC data shows
Flu season is off to a rough start this year, according to new CDC data. The virus is spreading faster than in previous years and the surge is likely to get worse. Here’s what you need to know.
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Fever helps the body fight off viruses: But how does it work?
New research shows feverish temperatures make it more difficult for viruses to hijack our cells. A mouse study suggests it’s the heat itself that makes the difference.
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Flu season could be nasty this winter
With a new flu virus variant circulating, scientists fear more sickness this winter. The vaccine may be slightly less effective but doctors still urge getting one ASAP.
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Flu cases rise again, while COVID takes a back seat
It’s an unusual winter for respiratory illnesses. The flu is peaking twice: once in early January and again in February. Meanwhile, it’s the mildest COVID winter since the pandemic began.
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Winter illnesses return with a vengeance
The annual winter respiratory virus season is in full force. The number of people catching the flu is skyrocketing, while COVID-19, RSV and other respiratory viral illnesses are also rising.
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No needles required: The FDA approves an at-home flu vaccine
The nasal spray option could encourage more people who have fears of doctors or needles to inoculate themselves against the flu.
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The vaccine Rhode Island residents don’t have to wait to get
R.I. health officials are urging residents to get their flu shots to head off more hospitalizations and deaths and limit strain on the state’s health care system during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Under The Weather? New Flu ‘Forecast’ Aims To Predict Activity
For the first time ever, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is publishing weekly flu forecasts on its website. The data model is led by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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Westerly Clinic To Give Free Flu Shots To High-Risk Group
Flu season is around the corner. Health reporter Lynn Arditi reports a health clinic in Westerly, Rhode Island is offering free flu vaccines Friday to a group of people who often neglect getting vaccinated.
