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fromFast Company
5 days ago

The military just made flu shots optional. Here's why that's controversial

Military members are no longer required to receive the flu vaccine, making it voluntary for all service personnel and civilian staff in the Department of Defense.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Trump says he would be' disappointed if Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh did not cut interest rates US politics live

Donald Trump expects Kevin Warsh to cut interest rates immediately upon confirmation as Federal Reserve chair.
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Public health
fromInsideHook
3 months ago

Turns Out There Are Side Benefits to Getting Vaccinated

Vaccinations, including flu and shingles vaccines, are associated with reduced dementia risk and potential broader cognitive benefits in older adults.
Public health
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Surging flu cases across Canada, especially among children, causing growing concern for health-care capacity | CBC

Some H3N2 strains are mismatched to this year's flu vaccine, but vaccination is still recommended to reduce severe illness and hospitalizations, especially in children.
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago

Doctors Are Warning About A Dangerous Respiratory Illness That's Surging As COVID Cases Drop

Get flu and COVID vaccinations now, practice hand hygiene, maintain healthy habits, and avoid or mask around sick people to reduce severe illness and hospitalization.
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago

Medical Experts Say There's 1 Serious Reason Why Getting A Flu Shot This Year Is Very Important

Annual influenza vaccination for everyone aged 6 months and older reduces individual risk and strengthens community immunity, with September–October as optimal timing before peak season.
Public health
fromsyracuse
6 months ago

Onondaga County offers free flu shots in drive-thru clinic at NBT Bank Stadium

Onondaga County will offer free drive-thru flu vaccinations Oct 6 at NBT Bank Stadium as a preparedness training exercise with limited supply requiring online signup.
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Public health
fromkffhealthnews.org
8 months ago

It's almost flu season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it?

People 6 months and older should receive an annual flu vaccine; most insurers will cover it, and updated 2025–26 flu shots are available.
Public health
fromFast Company
8 months ago

America's first needle-free, at-home flu vaccine is now available

AstraZeneca's new flu vaccine offers a nasal spray version that can be administered at home, improving accessibility and convenience for vaccinations.
fromWIRED
8 months ago

Now You Can Get Your Flu Vaccine at Home

"We recognized that people's daily lives are busier than ever, and we knew we needed to meet people where they are facing the realities of real life," said Tonya Villafana, vice president of medical and scientific affairs at AstraZeneca.
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Public health
fromPoynter
8 months ago

It's almost flu season. Should you still get a shot? Will insurance cover it? - Poynter

The flu shot is still recommended for school-aged children and most people 6 months and older.
fromNature
9 months ago

Daily briefing: The restaurant at the centre of the mathematical universe

Citizen neuroscientists have collected nearly 8,000 brain-activity recordings across Tanzania and India, yielding data equivalent to lab-quality recordings for under US$50 per participant.
Science
fromArs Technica
9 months ago

Moderna says mRNA flu vaccine sailed through trial, beating standard shot

Moderna's new mRNA-based flu vaccine, mRNA-1010, demonstrated a 27 percent higher efficacy rate in preventing influenza infections compared to the standard flu shot in a trial with nearly 41,000 participants aged 50 and older.
Health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 year ago

Fact check: Does a new study say the flu vaccine is dangerous?

The study involved 53,402 Cleveland Clinic Health System employees in Ohio, indicating that vaccinated participants faced a higher incidence of flu infections in the most recent season.
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