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An eight-year-old boy from Guwahati survived a life-threatening Influenza B infection after doctors airlifted him 1,000 miles to Hyderabad on advanced life support. After 36 days on a machine that breathed for him, he's heading home healthy.
European regulators just recommended the world's first combined flu and COVID vaccine for people 50 and older. One shot could soon protect against both respiratory illnesses instead of two separate jabs.
A single shot that protects against both flu and COVID-19 just got approved in Europe, making vaccinations simpler for millions. The combination vaccine showed stronger immune responses than standard shots in trials with 4,000 adults.
Researchers have developed an experimental nasal spray that could protect against multiple respiratory threats at once, from flu and COVID-19 to bacteria and allergens. While still years from market, the innovation represents a major shift in how we might defend ourselves against future pandemics.
When Annette arrived at Kindred Hospital San Diego, her lungs were failing from severe influenza complications and septic shock. After intensive treatment from multiple specialists, she's breathing on her own again and continuing her recovery journey.
A 33-year-old man dying from influenza survived after surgeons built an innovative artificial lung system that kept him alive for two crucial days. Two years later, he's thriving with new transplanted lungs.
When Jayden Junkin's flu suddenly caused a seizure, doctors discovered a rare brain inflammation that could have left her disabled for life. Quick treatment at her local hospital helped her make a full recovery in just weeks.
An international team has developed a new class of flu-fighting drugs that permanently disable the virus, going far beyond today's treatments. The breakthrough could revolutionize how we prepare for and fight future pandemics.
Scientists accidentally discovered that different flu strains hijack human cells using completely different methods. This breakthrough could lead to medications that block specific viruses before they make you sick.
The FDA just approved the nation's first mRNA flu vaccine, offering millions of older Americans stronger protection against the flu starting in 2026. The groundbreaking shot could pave the way for a future where one seasonal jab protects against multiple respiratory viruses 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.
University of Vermont researchers accidentally discovered that different flu viruses use different strategies to enter human cells, opening the door to new prevention treatments. The finding could lead to medications that stop flu infections before they start.
The same groundbreaking technology that created COVID vaccines just earned approval for fighting the flu. Moderna's new mRNA flu shot showed better protection than standard vaccines and will be available for the 2026-2027 flu season.
The FDA just approved the first generic version of a one-dose flu treatment that works for anyone over five years old. This game-changing medication could make fighting the flu simpler and more affordable for millions of families.
India is launching a major push to vaccinate 130 million older adults against preventable diseases, addressing a critical gap where less than 5% are currently protected. The initiative aims to replicate the success of childhood vaccination programs that have saved millions of lives.
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In 1952, polio paralyzed 21,000 American children and killed 3,000 more, leaving parents terrified every summer. Dr. Jonas Salk challenged medical dogma to create the breakthrough vaccine that ended the fear.
After pneumonia and septic shock left Deborah on a ventilator with a breathing tube, doctors at a Florida hospital helped her breathe on her own again. She walked out the door just months later.
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.
A Brazilian court has ordered the government to recognize Indigenous land stolen after decades of massacres and forced displacement. The Kajkwakratxi-Tapayuna people will finally return home after fighting for their territory since the 1950s.
The World Health Organization is championing a vital message this World Immunization Week: vaccines protect everyone from babies to grandparents, not just children. Over the past 50 years, vaccines have saved more than 150 million lives worldwide.
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