The combination of influenza and measles-like viruses significantly increases the risk of severe lung damage, hence the importance of taking preventive measures, such as getting the flu vaccine and maintaining good respiratory hygiene.
A recent study by researchers at Georgia State University in Atlanta sheds light on the lung effects of a link between influenza and measles-like viral infections.The study, published in Nature Communications, investigated… + Read more
Clinical trials of new candidate for universal flu vaccine begin
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Women may be at higher risk of flu vaccine reactions
A recent study suggests that sex differences need to be considered in vaccination programs as a potential factor in vaccine safety assessment and recommendations. + read more