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Are We Close To A Universal Flu Vaccine?

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Seasonal influenza kills hundreds of thousands of people every year due to a constantly changing virus and highly inefficient vaccine production. A universal flu vaccine could deal with the first problem, and mRNA technology with the second.

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GSK’s RSV vaccine wins European approval

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LONDON — The European Commission approved GSK’s RSV vaccine, the company said Wednesday, bringing to the market the first such tool that can protect older adults from the common respiratory bug.     The vaccine, Arexvy, was authorized for adults 60 and older. Arexvy won U.S. Arexvy won U.S.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Included in Updated CDC Vaccine Schedule for Children and Adolescents

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The updated vaccine schedule includes vaccinations for influenza, pneumococcal disease, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) and COVID-19.

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Kindergarten Vaccination Rates Falling, Creates Opportunity to Offer Catch-Up Vaccine Schedules

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With nearly 250,000 kindergarten age children not receiving their recommended vaccines, pediatric health care providers search for solutions.

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Breaking: FDA Approves First-Ever RSV Vaccine

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The vaccine is approved for use in adults aged 60 and older to prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV.

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Looking at Barriers to Childhood Vaccinations

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A recent poll showed that some parents do not discuss vaccines with their child’s regular doctor, with many choosing to not have their child receive any vaccines.

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Fourth Dose of COVID Vaccine Produced Milder Symptoms In Patients With IBD

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Data presented at Digestive Disease Week show that patients with IBD had less intense post-vaccination symptoms after a fourth dose.

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