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The Allegheny County Health Department is attempting to cut the number of flu cases this season by offering four types of vaccines, all…
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The American Academy of Pediatrics doesn't recommend using the nasal spray flu vaccine. In late August, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concluded it wasn't up to snuff.
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In June, the CDC said the popular nasal flu vaccine isn't effective based on its use in U.S. children. But a new Canadian study says that it does indeed work. It's not at all clear who's right.
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TheCenters for Disease Control and Prevention predicted this year’s flu vaccine would be “much better” suited to fight circulating strains of the flu…
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Every year doctors encourage nearly everyone to get a flu shot, but this year the vaccine is less effective and the strain going around is more deadly.…
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When it comes to protecting those most vulnerable to influenza, a high-dose flu vaccine may be most effective.That’s according to the findings of a study…
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As the cooler weather moves in so do the heavier jackets and sniffles, and the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) is gearing up for the coming flu…
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Starting next year, UPMC will implement a universal influenza immunization policy for all staff working in clinical locations. The current policy strongly…