flu vaccines

Scientists discover the travel patterns of seasonal flu

seher — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:32:28 -0500

Scientists discover the travel patterns of seasonal flu - findings may lead to improved flu vaccines.

Flu can be avoided: it’s up to you

seher — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:54:06 -0600

In parts of the United States, influenza is peaking, and while this year's vaccine isn't as effective as usual, the flu's misery can be avoided.

Exploring Safety and Effectiveness of Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine

harminka — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 14:52:48 -0600

Influenza is a viral infection that affects millions of people each year and potentially can cause serious complications, especially in children and older adults.

Hib Vaccine Recall By Merck Due To Contamination

admin_huliq — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:47:24 -0600

Merck says it voluntarily recalls Hib vaccine due to contamination in the equipment in which the vaccine is made. Merck Hib vaccine recall includes around 1.2 million doses.

Traditional Chinese exercises may increase efficacy of flu vaccine

harminka — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 07:48:17 -0500

Move on mosquitoes. Step aside sweat bees. Before long, another unwelcome, but predictable, pest will return: the dreaded, oft-spotted flu bug.

Safe and effective flu vaccine grown in insect cells

harminka — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 23:28:41 -0500

An experimental flu vaccine made in insect cells - not in eggs, where flu vaccines currently available in the United States are grown - is safe and as effective as conventional vaccines in protecting people against the flu, according to results published in the April 11 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

NIAID DNA vaccine for H5N1 avian influenza enters human trial

harminka — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 13:03:03 -0600