Vaccine scientists aim to create a universal influenza vaccine, eliminating the need for annual shots by providing long-lasting immunity against all flu strains. Researchers report promising results for OVX836, targeting conserved antigens. While approval may come in 2026 or later,… Read More »A universal influenza vaccine may be coming soon
The COVID pandemic led to the extinction of the B/Yamagata influenza strain, which has not been observed since 2020. Consequently, it was removed from the 2024-25 seasonal flu vaccine. Although other flu strains remain, this instance marks a significant impact… Read More »A flu strain has gone extinct thanks to the COVID pandemic
As children return to school, it’s vital to vaccinate against RSV, seasonal flu, and COVID for fall 2024. RSV, with new vaccines approved, poses risks especially to infants and older adults. Seasonal flu and updated COVID vaccines also remain crucial.… Read More »Which vaccines should you get for Fall 2024?
Pfizer and BioNTech’s phase 3 trial for their combination flu and COVID-19 mRNA vaccine did not meet one of its main goals, specifically non-inferiority against the influenza B strain. The companies are evaluating next steps, discussing results with regulatory agencies,… Read More »Flu COVID vaccine misses a goal of phase 3 clinical trial
Moderna’s phase 3 data for the mRNA-1083 combination COVID/flu vaccine showed higher immune responses against influenza and COVID compared to GSK’s and Sanofi’s vaccines. The study involved roughly 8,000 participants, split into two age groups. Results indicate significant effectiveness, targeting… Read More »Moderna COVID flu vaccine superior to separate vaccines in trial
A recent JAMA study by Ziyad Al-Aly and colleagues using data from over 11,000 hospitalized patients during 2023-24 shows COVID-19 has a 35% higher mortality risk than influenza. Despite frequent mutations of SARS-CoV-2, COVID remains significantly more lethal and causes… Read More »COVID still has a higher mortality risk than the flu
The USA faces a growing bird flu outbreak caused by the H5N1 virus, with potential human infection risks but no confirmed human-to-human transmission yet. While the CDC monitors the situation, they’ve prepared by stockpiling H5N1 vaccines from manufacturers like Sanofi… Read More »H5N1 flu virus (bird flu) vaccine development and availability
The article by Frank Han, M.D., refutes misconceptions about the flu vaccine presented in “Vax-Unvax: Let the Science Speak.” Han corrects inaccuracies such as mercury content in vaccines, risks of narcolepsy, GBS, and respiratory infections associated with vaccination. His analysis… Read More »Debunking RFK Jr’s book “Vax-Unvax” – Part 7, flu vaccine
Recent research shows that bivalent mRNA COVID vaccines do not increase stroke risk, a claim previously unverified large-scale studies. The paper in JAMA examined 5.4 million records, finding no significant stroke risk after COVID vaccines but indicated risks associated with… Read More »Bivalent COVID vaccines are not linked to stroke — new research
Donald Trump threatens to defund schools implementing vaccine mandates, possibly risking a public health catastrophe by endangering vaccine rates for diseases like measles, which is highly contagious and potentially fatal. Historically, school vaccine mandates have been crucial in nearly eradicating… Read More »The Trump school vaccine plan will be a public health catastrophe