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A new flu vaccine using the same technology that powered COVID shots just proved more effective than traditional options in a 40,000-person study. The breakthrough could reshape how we protect ourselves from seasonal flu.
A groundbreaking trial shows Moderna's new mRNA flu vaccine is 27% more effective than traditional flu shots, offering hope for better protection during flu season. The technology's faster production could mean vaccines that better match circulating strains.
A potentially life-saving bird flu vaccine is moving forward in clinical trials, even after the US government canceled hundreds of millions in funding. International partnership keeps pandemic preparedness effort alive with 4,000 volunteers.
Scientists are testing an mRNA vaccine that could be ready before a bird flu pandemic ever starts. Unlike COVID-19, this time we'd have protection waiting on the shelf.
Scientists in the UK and US have started testing a new bird flu vaccine on 4,000 people, taking a proactive step to prepare for potential future pandemics. The vaccine uses the same mRNA technology that proved successful with COVID-19 shots.
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.
Britain just launched a groundbreaking 24-week trial to vaccinate turkeys against bird flu, a disease that's cost the government and poultry industry up to £174 million annually. This marks a major shift in strategy that could protect food supplies and prevent devastating flock losses.
Researchers worldwide are developing vaccines that could protect against multiple flu strains for years, ending the need for annual shots. Around a dozen candidates are already in clinical trials.
Getting vaccinated just got simpler for millions. European regulators approved the world's first single-shot vaccine that protects against both COVID-19 and seasonal flu for people 50 and older.
The FDA suddenly agreed to review Moderna's revolutionary mRNA flu vaccine after initially rejecting it just a week earlier. Meanwhile, scientists developed an inhaled vaccine that could protect against multiple respiratory illnesses at once.
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 developed a nasal spray that stops H5N1 bird flu in the nose and lungs, outperforming traditional shots in animal tests. The breakthrough could prevent future pandemics by blocking infection where it starts.
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.