Influenza — Precision Vaccinations

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Medically Reviewed and verified by Robert Carlson, MD

Apr 19

4 min read

pEpitone Model Forecasts Flu Shot Will Be 19% Effective For 2018

Mutations in two amino acids in one key region of the hemagglutinin protein lowered vaccine efficacy to 19 percent against all circulating flu strains

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Medically Reviewed and verified by Robert Carlson, MD

Apr 19

3 min read

‘Down-Under’ Prepares HIgh-Powered Flu Vaccines for Seniors

Fluad and Fluzone High Dose influenza vaccines are registered in Australia specifically for seniors 65+

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Medically Reviewed and verified by Robert Carlson, MD

Apr 5

4 min read

Targeting Neuraminidase, Not Hemagglutinin, May Produce a Better Flu Shot

Focusing on neuraminidase protein in influenza vaccine compositions may reduce illness severity

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Medically Reviewed and verified by Robert Carlson, MD

Apr 5

2 min read

Influenza B Reaches 57% of Confirmed Cases

Yamagata lineage is 62% of influenza B cases

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Medically Reviewed and verified by Kelley Lu

Apr 2

3 min read

RIV4 Flu Vaccine Successfully Protected Children Six Years and Older

Quadrivalent recombinant influenza vaccine found safe for children

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