Scientists Are Racing to Develop a New Bird Flu Vaccine
As bird flu continues to ramp up, many are wondering what tools—namely, vaccines—we have to fight it if such intervention becomes necessary. “Public-health and infectious di
Stanford researchers' flu vaccine breakthrough could help US fight bird flu
Scientists also found that the improved formula might even help as new viruses form in the future, according to the blog. The Stanford researchers said their method could even boost the immune response to the bird flu .
US announces $306 million in new bird flu funding
U.S. President Joe Biden's outgoing administration announced Friday that it will allocate $306 million to bolster the nation's bird flu response before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. The new funding will support national,
Joe Biden Under Pressure to Approve Bird Flu Vaccine
The Biden administration should approve a vaccine for the H5N1 bird flu virus, according to a former state health commissioner who warns cases in humans have been undercounted due to limited testing.
Traws Pharma Secures $72.6 Million for Bird Flu Treatment Development
NEWTOWN, PA — Traws Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRAW) has finalized agreements to raise up to $72.6 million to support the development of its promising bird flu treatment, Tivoxavir Marboxil. The
Bird flu case confirmed in West Virginia
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also known as bird flu, was found in a backyard flock in Pocahontas County, marking the second time it has been found in West Virginia since the start of a global outbreak in 2022.
San Diego scientists say human cells offer some protection from bird flu
As the so-called bird flu wreaks havoc on chicken and dairy farms, scientists warn a new human pandemic could be on the horizon. But researchers at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology say our immune systems can offer some protection.
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CDC study uncovers new vaccine insights
Discover CDC findings on COVID-19 variants and vaccine protection, revealing key insights into emerging strains and public ...
Bird flu could merge with seasonal flu to make mutated virus that could spread among humans, CDC warns
“For example, if a human gets infected with a bird flu and also carries a human influenza A virus, these two viruses can ...
Public acceptance of RSV vaccine grows as hesitancy plateaus
A year after becoming available, vaccines to protect against RSV in newborns and older adults are being more widely accepted ...
More Children Are Being Hospitalized With RSV — A New Vaccine Can Help
Respiratory syncytial virus is the leading cause of hospitalization among U.S. infants. A vaccine, nirsevimab, can reduce the ...
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CDC Reports Potentially Troublesome Mutations in Bird Flu Found in Louisiana Patient
CDC Reports Potentially Troublesome Mutations in Bird Flu Found in Louisiana Patient By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2024 (HealthDay News ... at the Vaccine and Infectious ...
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Has RSV Vaccine Hesitancy Subsided?
More Americans believe in the effectiveness of vaccines developed to protect newborns and seniors against respiratory ...
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ACIP Updates Recommendations for Bexsero MenB-4C Vaccine
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations have been updated for the meningococcal serogroup B MenB-4C vaccine (Bexsero).
Sick season is in full force. What the latest CDC figures show
Flu is taking off in the U.S., with 40 states reporting high or very high levels of flu-like illness last week.