Tag: Flu
Nancy Cox, a CDC veteran and stalwart in global flu research, dies at 77
Nancy Cox, a renowned figure in influenza research for many years, has passed away. She led the influenza…
Allowing Our Military To Refuse Flu Vaccination Is A Bad Idea. Here’s Why
WASHINGTON, DC - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)Getty ImagesOn Tuesday, April 20, Secretary…
If a bird flu pandemic starts, we may have an mRNA vaccine ready
A vaccine now in development could help in the event of a bird flu pandemicWeyo / Alamy About…
Multipurpose anti-viral pill may treat colds, norovirus, flu and covid
Viral RNA relies on an enzyme to replicate, which offers up a target to protect against a range…
RFK Jr., flu shots, dementia, Elf Bar: Morning Rounds
The White House is facing a challenge in steering away from vaccine skepticism, as Health Secretary Robert F.…
The WHO just made its predictions for the 2026–2027 flu season
The upcoming flu season is already on the minds of global health authorities, with the World Health Organization…
Swine flu, ketamine and depression, football CTE: Morning Rounds
The field of vaccines owes much of its progress to the work of Stanley Plotkin, a 93-year-old legend…
Why it’s a bit surprising that the U.S. is attending a key global flu meeting : NPR
Designing the Next Flu Vaccine: A Global Effort For the past week, about 50 flu scientists from around…
Bird Flu Is Back. Here’s What You Need To Know.
Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania recently called for a crisis response meeting to address a significant outbreak of…
Scientists identify new spinosaurid, Moderna flu shot back on track, universal inhaled vaccine shows promise
The Artemis II moon mission had another wet dress rehearsal last Thursday. This mission, part of NASA's Artemis…
FDA won’t consider a new mRNA vaccine for flu despite the technology’s life-saving promise
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has made a controversial decision to not consider a new mRNA flu…
Moderna flu shot, vaccine confidence, baby food: Morning Rounds
Modern Flu Vaccine Application Rejected by FDA Recently, the FDA made the surprising decision to refuse reviewing Moderna's…