Updated Feb 25, 2024, 04:20 PM IST A study in reveals that October-born children are more likely to get the flu vaccine and less likely to contract influenza. WHO reports nearly 1 billion flu cases yearly, with 290,000 to 650,000 deaths. Vaccination is crucial and the study advises October as a good time for vaccination. …
Amidst rise in COVID-19 cases pertaining to the new JN.1 variant, US is also experiencing an uptick in influenza infections. CDC warns that the numbers could rise even more in the upcoming days. US Witnesses An Uptick In Influenza And COVID-19 Infections, CDC Warns Of More Cases COVID-19 cases are on the rise in many …
Influenza vaccines and vaccine viruses used during the 2018−2019 and 2019−2020 study seasons This study was a randomized, open-label trial conducted in the United States during the Northern Hemisphere 2018−2019 (Year 1, n = 723) and 2019−2020 (Year 2, n = 684) influenza seasons (Fig. 1). In year 1, HCP were randomized to receive one of four influenza vaccines: ccIIV4 …