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Sufficient sleep could improve the body's response to vaccination

How strongly a vaccine protects you may depend on getting enough sleep in the days before and after inoculation, finds a new meta-analysis examining the relationship between sleep duration and the body's response to vaccination.

13 Mar 2023

New influenza virus strain concocted in animals could be the cause of next human pandemic

The next pandemic that cascades through the human population could be caused by a new influenza virus strain concocted in animals, against which humans will have little to no immunity.

13 Mar 2023

Exploring airway-to-brain sensory pathways in influenza-induced illness

In a recent study published in the Nature journal, researchers assessed the role of the airway-to-brain sensory pathways in influenza-induced illness.

13 Mar 2023

Novel triple assortments of swine influenza virus detected in pigs by active surveillance analysis in China

Researchers discuss the results of an active surveillance analysis for the swine influenza virus.

10 Mar 2023

Montana considers new wave of legislation to loosen vaccination rules

When Deb Horning's youngest daughter was 5, she got her measles, mumps, and rubella shot like many other kindergartners. But unlike many other moms, Horning had to stay away from her daughter for a week after the shot.

10 Mar 2023

Electronic messaging tactics increase flu vaccination rates, Danish study shows

Approximately one billion people are infected with influenza around the world each year, with more than half a million deaths estimated to result from the disease.

9 Mar 2023

Are self-sanitizing disinfectants containing quaternary ammonium compounds truly effective against respiratory viruses?

Researchers evaluated the antimicrobial efficiency of two commercially available disinfectants containing quaternary ammonium compounds against influenza A virus (hemagglutinin 1 neuraminidase 1 (H1N1)), severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), and human coronavirus 229E.

9 Mar 2023

Individuals with autosomal and X-linked recessive deficiency of IRAK-4 and MyD88 are more susceptible to developing hypoxemic COVID-19 pneumonia

Researchers identified that individuals with a deficiency of myeloid differentiation primary response 88 (MyD88) and interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 4 (IRAK-4) due to an autosomal recessive condition were highly susceptible to developing hypoxemic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia when infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

9 Mar 2023

What is the gastrointestinal impact of Long Covid?

Researchers assessed gastrointestinal outcomes associated with COVID-19.

9 Mar 2023

Evaluating SARS-CoV-2 bivalent booster vaccine against severe COVID-19 outcomes

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers assessed the effectiveness of a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) bivalent booster vaccine against severe SARS-CoV-2 infection outcomes.

9 Mar 2023

Study illuminates how the brain senses infection

A new study led by researchers at Harvard Medical School illuminates how the brain becomes aware that there is an infection in the body.

8 Mar 2023

Prevalence and clinical outcomes of viral and bacterial coinfections in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

In a recent study, researchers analyzed the occurrence of bacterial and viral infections in adults hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to determine the clinical and demographic features, outcomes, and microbial spectrums associated with bacterial coinfections and the prevalence of viral coinfections.

7 Mar 2023

Effectiveness of monovalent COVID-19 mRNA booster vaccination vs. two-dose primary series during Omicron variant circulation

Researchers estimated the immune protection conferred by monovalent-type COVID-19 mRNA booster doses vs. two-dose prime vaccination series during SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant predominance in community settings.

7 Mar 2023

How does chronic HBV infection affect flu and COVID-19 vaccine responses?

The influenza season marks the beginning of a time of illness, sometimes serious or even fatal, in much of the world. For this reason, flu shots are recommended, especially for individuals with underlying diseases such as chronic hepatitis B (CHB) infection, since they are at higher risk for adverse outcomes.

6 Mar 2023

Messages about the cardiovascular benefits of flu vaccination boost vaccine uptake

Making a connection between the flu and the risk of subsequent heart problems significantly increased flu vaccination rates among older Danish adults, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology. A reminder message the day before the start of a national vaccine program also helped "nudge" people to get vaccinated.

5 Mar 2023

Wastewater-based monitoring is effective in detecting viral outbreaks in schools

Schools are among the most notable settings people associate with picking up viral infections such as the common cold, various types of the flu or other respiratory viruses.

2 Mar 2023

Using a mathematical model for future pandemic preparedness

Scientists have developed mathematical models that analyze the data obtained from an initial wave of the influenza pandemic to predict the dynamics of subsequent waves. Such predictions could be useful for pandemic preparedness.

2 Mar 2023

Evidence that cross-reactive immunity from common human coronaviruses can influence response to SARS-CoV-2

In a recent study published in the journal Vaccines, researchers in Saudi Arabia and the United States examined immune responses and immunoglobulin G (IgG) cross-reactivity in individuals infected with Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

28 Feb 2023

Economic and life-expectancy losses due to COVID-19 deaths in the United States

A recent study published in Scientific Reports evaluated life expectancy and economic losses due to COVID-19 deaths losses in the United States.

28 Feb 2023

A review of respiratory viruses monitored in wastewater samples

Researchers review previous studies discussing the content or respiratory viruses in wastewater samples.

28 Feb 2023

Influenza News and Research

Latest Influenza News and Research

Sufficient sleep could improve the body's response to vaccination

New influenza virus strain concocted in animals could be the cause of next human pandemic

Exploring airway-to-brain sensory pathways in influenza-induced illness

Novel triple assortments of swine influenza virus detected in pigs by active surveillance analysis in China

Montana considers new wave of legislation to loosen vaccination rules

Electronic messaging tactics increase flu vaccination rates, Danish study shows

Are self-sanitizing disinfectants containing quaternary ammonium compounds truly effective against respiratory viruses?

Individuals with autosomal and X-linked recessive deficiency of IRAK-4 and MyD88 are more susceptible to developing hypoxemic COVID-19 pneumonia

What is the gastrointestinal impact of Long Covid?

Evaluating SARS-CoV-2 bivalent booster vaccine against severe COVID-19 outcomes

Study illuminates how the brain senses infection

Prevalence and clinical outcomes of viral and bacterial coinfections in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Effectiveness of monovalent COVID-19 mRNA booster vaccination vs. two-dose primary series during Omicron variant circulation

How does chronic HBV infection affect flu and COVID-19 vaccine responses?

Messages about the cardiovascular benefits of flu vaccination boost vaccine uptake

Wastewater-based monitoring is effective in detecting viral outbreaks in schools

Using a mathematical model for future pandemic preparedness

Evidence that cross-reactive immunity from common human coronaviruses can influence response to SARS-CoV-2

Economic and life-expectancy losses due to COVID-19 deaths in the United States

A review of respiratory viruses monitored in wastewater samples

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