Health Oct 01 Many pregnant people aren’t getting flu shots, but these bills could help By Shefali Luthra, The 19th
Science Dec 16 Flu vaccinations rise sharply in both children and adults The increase in early vaccination may be due to fresh memories of how bad last winter was, but other factors may also be at play. By Helen Branswell, STAT
Science Nov 01 How llamas could help us fight the flu Researchers now think they’re on the path to universal flu protection. The source of their new defense: llamas. By Vicky Stein
Health Mar 10 Flu vaccine grown without eggs provided measurably better protection this season, FDA says The sole influenza vaccine made in cell culture in the United States may have worked about 20 percent better this flu season than the standard vaccines made in eggs, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said Thursday. By Helen Branswell, STAT
Nation Feb 15 Flu shot only 36 percent effective, making bad year worse The flu vaccine is doing a poor job protecting older Americans and others against the bug that's causing most illnesses. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Nov 18 These families lost kids to the flu. Now, they’re fighting to prevent more deaths By Megan Thompson These families are speaking out about the importance of a universal flu vaccine and spreading awareness about the current flu shot. Continue reading
Oct 01 The flu vaccine is set to get a makeover By Helen Branswell, STAT The World Health Organization recommended that flu vaccine manufacturers swap out a component based on one flu virus with an updated version. Continue reading
Sep 29 Do flu shots still work? By Helen Branswell, STAT Are flu shots worth the bother? Influenza vaccine experts to break down what we’ve learned lately about the remedies. Continue reading
Sep 18 What you need to know about this year’s flu shot By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Give flu vaccine another chance: This year's version got a recipe change that should make it more effective after last winter's misery from a nasty surprise strain of virus. Continue reading
Oct 21 Watch Chaos in Clinics Over H1N1 Vaccine Shortage Throughout the nation, concern over a possible H1N1 vaccine shortage is causing chaos at hospitals. Betty Ann Bower visits a clinic in Maryland for more. Continue watching