Vaccines

The CDC has released a report detailing influenza activity in the 2015-2016 flu season, comparing it with the previous 3 seasons.

A recent study explains how a new vaccine attacks pneumococcal bacteria only when the bacteria pose a threat to the immune system.

A recent study of over 20,000 patients investigated how a common vaccination affects dementia risk in patients with heart failure.

A new study investigated the impact of the flu vaccine on the risk of hospitalizations in patients with heart failure.

Results of a recent study help to identify how differences in immune responses may be associated with the effectiveness of the seasonal flu vaccine.

A recent trial sought to determine the long-term protection provided by a specific malaria vaccine.

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are more susceptible to infections and yet a significant percentage of this target population has not received an influenza or pneumonia vaccination.

A recent study examined variations in vaccination timing that could potentially benefit antibody response in older patients.

Researchers examined 2 protective antibodies to determine whether they influence the effectiveness of the flu vaccine.

A new study reported on the effectiveness of a new flu vaccine designed to target multiple strains of seasonal and pandemic influenza.