Nanoparticle Vaccine Technology Helps Boost Flu Cross-Protection and Improve Immune Responses, Giving New Approaches to Immunization

NANOTECHNOLOGY 07.11.2024 05:25 AM

A recent study found that nanoparticle vaccines enhance influenza cross-protection through cellular and mucosal immune responses. Learn about this breakthrough in vaccine technology.

$176 Million Awarded to Moderna by US Government To Develop mRNA Influenza Vaccine Amid Bird Flu Pandemic Fears

07.05.2024 03:00 AM

The US government awards $176 million to Moderna to develop an mRNA influenza vaccine amid bird flu pandemic fears. Discover the potential impact of this initiative.

Influenza Shows Highest 'Pandemic Potential' Among Ranked Pathogens, Study Reveals

04.22.2024 00:10 AM

According to a new study, influenza viruses have the hight potential of triggering another pandemic. Read to learn more.

Gold Nanoparticle-Coated Polymer Offers New and Improved Way of Testing Infectious Disease

04.05.2024 03:20 AM

A team of researchers has found the potential of gold nanoparticle-decorated polymer as a highly sensitive immunoassay for influenza virus. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Recovered COVID-19 or Flu Patients Face Prolonged Health Risks; New Study Warns of 'Long Flu' Concerns

12.15.2023 02:32 AM

A recent study exposes the existence of 'long flu,' indicating comparable long-term risks to COVID-19, including heightened mortality and organ-related health issues. Continue reading for more details.

Sick With the Flu? Scientists Find Throat Neurons That Detect Infection Signs, Alert the Brain

03.09.2023 07:32 AM

Scientists have discovered neurons in the throat that alert the brain of a flu infection. Read to learn more.

New Therapy From Bananas Can Combat COVID-19, Flu Variants

11.30.2022 02:49 AM

H84T-BanLed, a protein from bananas, was seen to be effective in dealing with coronavirus and other flu variants. Read to know more about this revolutionary discovery.

RSV Cases Rise in 33 States; Why Children Suffer from This Disease?

10.13.2022 22:11 PM

According to CDC, RSV cases increase in 33 states. But why is this disease becoming contagious? To find out, continue reading this post.

FDA Expands Updated Bivalent COVID-19 Booster to Children Aged 5 and Older

10.12.2022 22:14 PM

FDA announced that children aged 5 and up can now get booster shots of the updated bivalent COVID-19. Continue reading for more details.

Flu Virus Cannot Be Transmitted Through Inanimate Objects, Surfaces, Microbiologist Explains

09.27.2022 02:43 AM

SARS-CoV-2 is not significantly transmitted through inanimate objects and surfaces, as well as influenza (flu) and the common cold. Read the article to know the answer and why should proper hygiene must be continued.

Mystery Pneumonia in Argentina Kills Three People, Hospitalized Six More

09.01.2022 23:43 PM

Nine people in Argentina have been inflicted with the mystery pneumonia of unknown origin, wherein eight of whom worked at the same clinic. Read the article to learn more.

Study Reveals 82 Cases of Tomato Fever in India Since May; Doctors Warn It Is Very Contagious Like Other Influenza Viruses

08.23.2022 23:28 PM

New research in the Lancet has drawn attention to tomato fever spreading in India since May. Read the article to know more about how it compares to other influenza viruses.

Why Avian Influenza or Bird Flu in Humans Is More Severe Than Other Viruses

07.23.2022 00:11 AM

Avian influenza or bird flu causes severe infection in humans and other flu viruses and researchers finally know why. Read the article to know more details.

Protein That Plays Key Role in Inhibiting Flu Virus Replication Opens Possibilities for New Medicine for Influenza

06.21.2022 03:06 AM

The protein called TAO2 appears to be a key to inhibiting flu virus replication that can be activated to save millions of people worldwide. Read the article to learn more.

First Cases of Avian Influenza in Mammals Detected in Michigan State, Three Young Fox Dead

05.13.2022 05:20 AM

Wildlife authorities in Michigan confirms first cases of bird flu in mammals of the state. Read more about the details of the cases and the information on the avian influenza in the US

Seasonal Allergies and COVID-19 Infection Difference: How and When to Avoid Both Conditions

05.11.2022 09:30 AM

The number of COVID-19 cases is rising and so do the occurrences of seasonal allergies. Find out the difference and how to avoid the two conditions.

Plastic Pollution Costs the Nation Billions of Dollars; Will a New Recycling Technology Divert Some of the Waste from Landfills?

05.04.2022 08:30 AM

Epidemiology experts give various insights about the current state of the pandemic and the future of the of the treatable coronavirus infection. Learn more about the difference between the properties of COVID-19 and the common seasonal diseases.

COVID-Flu Vaccine: How Soon Can We Get This Combined Booster Shot Against Coronavirus, Influenza, RSV, of Moderna?

01.18.2022 05:43 AM

Vaccine maker Moderna recently said it is hoping to sell a combined booster jab for infectious diseases such as COVID-19, influenza, and a common respiratory virus known as RSV.

Some People Could Get False Negative Results on Antigen Tests Despite Having Symptoms, Experts Explain Why

01.05.2022 21:13 PM

Testing for COVID-19 has become more essential today due to increasing cases of influenza and coronavirus. But why do some people are getting negative results from antigen tests despite having symptoms?

Flurona Raises New Concerns on Double Infection of Influenza Virus and Coronavirus: Here's What Science Knows So Far

01.05.2022 08:15 AM

Scientists are watching out for a possible twindemic they dubbed as "flurona" or the combined infection of influenza virus and coronavirus that was first detected in Israel last week.

Common Cold, Flu Medicine Recalled Due to Potential Health Risks; Canadians Advised Not to Use Them

12.22.2021 04:06 AM

Health Canada released an advisory against using recalled common cold and flu medications of one pharmaceutical company due to possible health risks.