Many U.S. Parents Avoid Vaccine Talks With Child’s Doctor
MONDAY, Nov. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Vaccines have become a hot topic in the past few years, but a new survey finds many parents aren’t discussing immunization with their child’s doctor. Though a child’s pediatrician has often been the go-to reso…
Learn MoreNew Pfizer Booster Shot Shows Protection Against Emerging Omicron Variants
FRIDAY, Nov. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The updated Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots are proving their mettle against emerging omicron variants, the company announced Friday. The findings from the study were posted on a preprint server online and have …
Learn MoreQuizá pronto haya una vacuna contra el letal fentanilo
JUEVES, 17 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Unos investigadores informan que han creado una vacuna para luchar contra la adicción al fentanilo, un avance potencial en la epidemia de opioides.La vacuna bloquearía la capacidad del fentanilo de l…
Learn MoreLa vacuna contra la gripe podría salvar la vida a las personas con insuficiencia cardiaca
JUEVES, 17 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Las personas que sufren de insuficiencia cardiaca deberían sacar tiempo para vacunarse contra la gripe ahora, sugiere un estudio reciente.Las vacunas no solo previenen la influenza en este grupo de a…
Learn MorePfizer’s New Booster Shot Shows Protection Against Emerging Omicron Variants
FRIDAY, Nov. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Pfizer’s updated COVID booster shots are proving their mettle against emerging omicron variants, the company announced Friday.The latest version of the vaccine generated virus-fighting antibodies against four …
Learn MoreACR: Holding Methotrexate for Just a Week After Flu Vaccine Works for RA Patients
FRIDAY, Nov. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), temporarily discontinuing methotrexate for one week is noninferior to discontinuation for two weeks after seasonal flu vaccination to induce an immediate and long-t…
Learn MoreDespite Pleas From Pediatric Groups, Biden Balks at Declaring RSV a Health Emergency
FRIDAY, Nov. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The Biden administration on Thursday offered assistance to communities and hospitals dealing with a surge in cases of pediatric respiratory illnesses, but it did not declare a national public health emergency….
Learn MoreLos niños nacidos mediante cesárea quizá tengan una repuesta más débil a las vacunas
MIÉRCOLES, 16 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los bebés nacidos mediante cesárea quizá no monten una respuesta inmunitaria igual de fuerte tras algunas vacunas infantiles, en comparación con los bebés que nacieron por vía vaginal, sugieren un…
Learn MoreA Vaccine Against Deadly Fentanyl Might Be Near
THURSDAY, Nov. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Researchers report they have created a vaccine to fight fentanyl addiction, in a potential breakthrough in the opioid epidemic.The shot would block the ability of fentanyl to enter the brain and cause the “h…
Learn MoreFlu Shot Could Be Lifesaver for Folks With Heart Failure
THURSDAY, Nov. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — People battling heart failure should make the time to get their flu shots now, a new study suggests. Not only will the shots help prevent influenza in this high-risk group, but it could also reduce pneumonia…
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