By: Todd Ackerman 16 November 2010 Rice University scientists have developed a mathematical model that predicts the flu strain the upcoming season’s vaccine should cover more accurately and quickly than the current system. In a retrospective study published this week, the new model did better at predicting the upcoming season’s circulating flu strains […]
Flu vaccine only effective for select groups
By: Mark Lemstra 10 November 2010 This is the first in a four-column series on influenza. The first will discuss the ineffectiveness of immunization for the flu in most populations. The second column will discuss the great influenza epidemic of 1918 and the lessons we still have not learned. The third column will discuss last […]
Citi Launches Flu Card to Reduce Employer Healthcare Costs
By: Nina Das 09 November 2010 Payment card is an industry first for payment of flu vaccinations. Citi today announced the launch of the Citi(R) Flu Care card, a new corporate healthcare payment solution from Citi’s Global Transaction Services. The Citi Flu Care card is an innovative payment service designed to help employers reduce employee […]
Swine flu down, but not out
By: Stephen Turner, Peter C. Doherty, and Cal Thomas Originally published 11 October 2010 The World Health Organization has announced the end of the (H1N1) influenza A (H1N1) pandemic – what does this mean? In 2009, the new H1N1 pandemic virus exhibited several features that distinguished it from seasonal influenza: it caused major outbreaks […]
Mom’s advice sways older daughter’s decision to get HPV vaccine
VIHC Vaccine Injury Help Center Posted on January 17, 2011 by RachelB Many young women rely on a key person to help them make critical decisions in life–no matter how old you get, many turn to their mothers for advice and help. This is especially true as many head out on their own–taking their first […]
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