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Electronic Nudges Improved Flu Shot Uptake in Patients With Acute MI History

A cardiovascular-focused letter led to larger improvements in vaccine uptake in Danish program

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Opinion
Could Avian Flu Cause Our Next Pandemic?

Let's not bury our heads in the sand

Nov 16, 2024
A colorized transmission electron micrograph of avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles.
Larger Study Supports Safety of Tetracyclines During Early Pregnancy

Jury is still out, however, without more rigorous evidence

Nov 14, 2024
A photo of a spilled prescription container of doxycycline capsules.
Teen With Bird Flu Critically Ill; NIH in the Crosshairs; Dementia Deaths Rise

Health news and commentary gathered by 鶹ý staff

Nov 13, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Canadian Teen in Critical Condition With What Is Believed to Be Bird Flu

Teen is not known to have any contact with infected animals

Nov 13, 2024
This colorized electron microscope image of H5N1 virus particles grown in Madin-Darby Canine Kidney epithelial cells
Lifestyle and Parkinson's Risk; Air Cleaners and Illness; Stockpiling Birth Control

Health news and commentary gathered by 鶹ý staff

Nov 12, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Which High-Risk Patients Should Get the RSV Vaccine?

While all adults age 75 and up are eligible, here's who's considered high risk in the 60-74 group

Nov 11, 2024
A computer rendering of a syringe and a vial of RSV vaccine.
Real-World Data on the RSV Vaccine for Older Adults

"Remarkable" how closely effectiveness in real-world setting matches clinical trial efficacy

Nov 11, 2024
 A computer rendering of respiratory syncytial virus particles.
When's the Best Time to Get Your Flu and COVID Shots?

It's important to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays, health officials say

Nov 08, 2024
A photo of pharmacist holding a COVID-19 vaccine at a pharmacy in New York, on Sept. 24, 2024.
Year in Review: RSV

Another vaccine option, updated ACIP recommendations, and data on a new monoclonal antibody

Nov 08, 2024
2024 YEAR IN REVIEW RSV over a computer rendered cross section of a respiratory syncytial virus.
Antibody Testing Picks Up More H5N1 Cases in Dairy Farm Workers

Seroprevalence study prompts CDC to revise prevention guidance for farm workers

Nov 07, 2024
A photo of the milking parlor of a dairy farm in Colorado.
FDA Plans to Ban Popular Cold Med

Data review shows that oral phenylephrine is not effective as a decongestant, agency says

Nov 07, 2024
 A photo of cold and allergy medication on the shelf at a Walgreens.
Opinion
What's Our Capacity for Measuring Hospital Capacity?

With respiratory virus season coming, resumed reporting is critical

Oct 31, 2024
 A photo of patient beds in the hallway of an overcrowded hospital.
First U.S. Case of Bird Flu in a Pig Raises Concerns Over Threat to Humans

The infection happened at a backyard farm

Oct 31, 2024
An electron microscope image of an avian influenza A H5N1 virion.
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