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Flu vaccine during pregnancy protects mother and child from infections--study

Tue, 10/05/2010 - 16:34 by Neka Sehgal

What's good for mother is also good for the baby! When moms-to-be get flu shots they not only protect themselves against the infection but also provide substantial benefits to the new born, claims a new study.

Progress made toward universal flu vaccine

Thu, 05/20/2010 - 11:22 by Rakhi

New York -- U.S. medical investigators say they have taken what might be the next step toward development of a universal influenza vaccine.

Researchers at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine of New York University in New York City said they have developed a novel influenza vaccine that might lead to the elimination of seasonal immunizations.

"Current influenza vaccines are effective against only a narrow range of influenza virus strains," Professor Peter Palese said. "It is for this reason that new vaccines must be generated and administered each year. We now report progress toward the goal of an influenza virus vaccine which would protect against multiple strains."

Seasonal flu vaccine protects against H1N1: Study

Sat, 11/21/2009 - 19:15 by Neka Sehgal

Washington, November 20:According to a new study, seasonal flu immunization not only lowers the risk of contracting the new pandemic H1N1 strain but also reduces the need for hospitalization if you do get it.

Flu vaccine shot more effective than nasal sprays

Thu, 09/24/2009 - 13:55 by Camilla Abad

Los Angeles, September 24 -- Getting flu vaccine injections is more effective than nasal spray vaccines in preventing seasonal flu in adults, a recent study finds.