No needles required: The FDA approves an at-home flu vaccine
WEBSep 20, 2024 · The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first flu vaccine that people can administer to themselves at home. The agency on Friday gave the green light for people who have been screened...
FDA approves first flu vaccine that can be self-administered at …
WEBSep 20, 2024 · CNN — The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first flu vaccine that does not have to be administered by a health care provider, but it won’t be available in time for this...
Flu shots are here. When's the ideal time to get one, and ... - NBC News
WEBSep 5, 2024 · Flu and Covid shots are now available at pharmacies. Both have new formulas this year, and they can be administered at the same time. This year’s flu shots are trivalent, meaning they protect...
CDC finds flu shots 42% effective this season, better than ... - CBS News
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · Estimates show vaccines this season were between 52% and 61% effective in protecting children against influenza hospitalization. In adults, the shots were estimated to be 41% to 44% effective.
Moderna says mRNA flu shot generates better immune response in ... - CNN
WEBSep 13, 2023 · CNN — Moderna said Wednesday that its experimental mRNA-based seasonal flu vaccine generated a stronger immune response against four strains of the flu virus than a currently marketed vaccine in...
CDC Study Finds Strong Vaccine Effectiveness Against Severe Flu
WEBDec 5, 2023 · A new CDC-coauthored study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases found that flu vaccination last season substantially reduced the risk of serious flu outcomes.
New CDC Study Finds Strong Vaccine Effectiveness Against Severe Flu …
WEBDec 5, 2023 · A CDC-coauthored study found that flu vaccination during the 2022-2023 season substantially reduced the risk of serious flu outcomes, including hospitalization, organ failure, and death. The study findings show the importance of flu vaccination during the fall and winter respiratory virus season.
This Season's Flu Vaccines Reduced Flu Medical Visits and ...
WEBDuring the 2023–2024 flu season, flu vaccines substantially reduced the risk of flu-related medical visits and hospitalizations across all age groups. Getting a flu vaccine is the first and most important step in reducing severe outcomes from flu illness.
Combined COVID–flu vaccines are coming: Moderna jab clears
WEBJun 28, 2024 · Combined COVID–flu vaccines are coming: Moderna jab clears major test. First large trial suggests mRNA drug gives better protection from SARS-CoV-2 and influenza viruses than single-target...
It's time to roll up sleeves for new COVID, flu shots | AP News
WEB6 days ago · The CDC urges both an updated COVID-19 shot and yearly flu vaccine for everyone ages 6 months and older. If you recently had COVID-19, you can wait two or three months but still should get an updated vaccination because of the expected winter surge.