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Older people may have better immunity against bird flu virus
The H5N1 bird flu virus has caused sporadic cases in humans Luca Bruno/Associated Press/Alamy If the H5N1 bird…
Flu viruses are made to move through mucus
Proteins on the outside of influenza A viruses are key to breaching our bodies’ mucus barriers Kateryna Kon/Science…
Bird Flu Fears Stoke the Race for an mRNA Flu Vaccine
It isn’t necessarily obvious what part of a flu virus any potential mRNA vaccine should aim for. “You…
The Bird Flu Outbreak Takes a Mysterious Turn
This year in the United States, 14 people have tested positive for avian influenza, or bird flu. Nine…
Flu vaccine for children linked to pneumonia risk for their relatives
The nasal flu vaccine, offered to children in many parts of the world, contains a live, weakened version…
Seasonal influenza triggers significant school closures, especially in southern states, study finds
In a recent study published in The Lancet Regional Health-Americas, researchers examined closures of United States (US) schools…
Study shows potential for universal flu vaccine with broad antibody response
A recent study published in the journal Nature Communications observed antibody breadth and effector functions as important immune…
Understanding risks and prevention strategies
In a recent scientific report published in the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) journal, a large team of…
More patients are losing their doctors — and trust in the primary care system
First, her favorite doctor in Providence, Rhode Island, retired. Then her other doctor at a health center a…
Inflammatory responses fuel cardiovascular complications
In a recent study published in the journal Circulation, researchers investigate the inflammatory response to acute respiratory distress syndrome…