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Got the sniffles? Here’s what to know about summer colds and the COVID-19 variant called stratus
Summer heat, outdoor fun … and cold and flu symptoms?This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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COVID-19 linked to increased asthma risk—vaccine offers protection
People who have had COVID-19 are at increased risk of developing certain inflammatory diseases of the airways, such as asthma, hay fever and chronic sinusitis. However, vaccination against the SARS-CoV-2 virus appears to reduce the […]
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Measles in Texas has ‘decreased dramatically,’ but virus continues to spread
The measles outbreak in Texas has slowed “dramatically” in recent weeks, but experts still expect the virus to continue to spread.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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Broad COVID-19 vaccination makes economic sense, especially for older adults, modeling study finds
As the nation gears up for the rollout of an updated COVID-19 vaccine, a new study shows the economic benefits of continued broad vaccination in adults.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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Health officials report first measles case in Idaho Panhandle since ’91
An unvaccinated child who lives in Kootenai County was diagnosed with measles just weeks after the virus was found in the area’s wastewater. It’s the second confirmed case of measles in Idaho this month.This article […]
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Antitumor mRNA-based vaccines show potential against gastric cancer metastasis
Gastric cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide, and peritoneal metastasis, wherein the cancer spreads to the peritoneum or the lining of the abdominal cavity, represents the most common form of […]
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US has slashed global vaccine funding. If philanthropy fills the gap, there could be some trade-offs
The U.S. government is relaxing federal vaccine requirements and cutting vaccine research and development funding here at home. Elsewhere, it’s going even further.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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Children’s immune systems reveal new antibody targets for dengue vaccine development
In a new study, scientists have discovered more about how the body protects against dengue fever, one of the world’s most common mosquito-borne illnesses, prompting hopes for more effective vaccines against the disease.This article was […]
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Summer COVID surge continues as wastewater levels rise, CDC says
The summer surge of COVID-19 continues with new federal data showing the virus is on the rise in many parts of the country.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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Vaccine elicits strong immune response in patients with pancreatic and colorectal cancer
A novel cancer vaccine that stimulates the immune system to target one of the most common cancer-driving mutations has shown encouraging early results in patients with pancreatic and colorectal cancer, two of the most difficult-to-treat […]