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Older adults who got a high-dose flu vaccine showed up to 20% lower Alzheimer's risk compared to those receiving the standard dose. The finding adds to growing evidence that certain vaccines might protect brain health as we age.
A stronger flu vaccine designed for people over 65 could slash Alzheimer's risk in half, offering new hope in the fight against a disease affecting 6 million Americans. The discovery came from researchers analyzing nearly 200,000 older adults.
A major study found that older adults who received high-dose flu vaccines showed a 55% lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease over two years. The finding offers new hope for millions facing dementia while doing something many already do each fall.
An FDA committee greenlighted next year's flu vaccine formulation this week, maintaining the proven update process while vaccine policy debates swirl in Washington. The decision keeps Americans on track for seasonal flu protection.
Scientists at Stanford Medicine have developed a nasal spray vaccine that protects mice against flu, COVID, allergies, and other respiratory threats for months. If it works in humans, one spray each fall could replace multiple annual shots.
The FDA reversed its decision and will now review Moderna's groundbreaking mRNA flu vaccine, marking a potential leap forward in flu prevention. This could bring the same technology that revolutionized COVID vaccines to seasonal flu shots.
After an unexpected rejection last week, the FDA has reversed course and agreed to review Moderna's new mRNA flu vaccine. Seniors could have a new option to protect against the flu by late 2026.
After rejecting Moderna's flu vaccine application just a week ago, the FDA reversed course and will now review the promising mRNA shot. The new technology could revolutionize how we protect ourselves from seasonal flu.
Young children in Queensland can now get their flu shot through a simple nasal spray instead of a needle. The Australian-first program aims to protect more kids by removing the fear factor.
Scientists at Washington University have created a nose spray vaccine that completely protected mice and hamsters from bird flu infection, offering hope for preventing the next pandemic. The vaccine works better than traditional flu shots and stays effective even in people who've had previous flu vaccines.
Nearly one in three Americans wrongly believe the flu shot can give them the flu, but doctors are setting the record straight with science-backed facts. The confusion stems from mild side effects that actually prove the vaccine is working.