News tagged with influenza vaccination
New aging studies improving vaccine efficacy for the elderly
Oct 05, 2009 |
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A new study from the Trudeau Institute in Saranac Lake, New York, demonstrates that immune system cells important for both pathogen resistance and vaccine efficacy live longer in older animals but because ...
Universal influenza vaccination may reduce antibiotic use
Aug 20, 2009 |
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We all know that influenza vaccination helps prevent disease, but a new study from Canada suggests it may also prevent another public health problem: inappropriate antibiotic use. The findings come from a new study in the ...
Immune responses to flu vaccine are diminished in lupus patients
Jul 30, 2009 |
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Patients with the autoimmune disease systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have an increased risk of infection, due to both disturbances in their immune responses and treatment with immunosuppressive drugs. Because morbidity ...
Adults with asthma not getting their flu shots
Jun 22, 2009 |
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Because of increased risk of complications from influenza, vaccination of adults and children with asthma is recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. The Healthy People 2010 Objectives call for annual ...
Flu shot not effective in preventing flu-related hospitalizations in asthmatic children
May 19, 2009 |
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The inactivated flu vaccine does not appear to be effective in preventing influenza-related hospitalizations in children, especially the ones with asthma. In fact, children who get the flu vaccine are more at risk for hospitalization ...
