Tag: Seasonal Flu
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CSL Seqirus Highlights 14 Abstracts at ESWI 2025: Advancing Enhanced Seasonal Influenza Vaccines
CSL Seqirus to Present 14 Abstracts at ESWI 2025 CSL Seqirus, a global leader in influenza vaccines, announced it will present 14 abstracts at the European Scientific Working group on Influenza (ESWI) conference, taking place in Valencia from 20 to 23 October 2025. The presentations highlight the value of enhanced seasonal influenza vaccines and reinforce…
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Explainer: Differentiating flu types in Hong Kong and how to protect yourself
Understanding the current flu landscape in Hong Kong Health experts warn that the flu season in Hong Kong could extend into November. As vaccination campaigns ramp up, residents are urged to understand the different influenza viruses circulating in the city and how they can shield themselves from illness. While the overall picture includes both influenza…
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Hong Kong Urges Child Flu Vaccination After 13-Year-Old’s Death
Hong Kong urges flu vaccination for children after tragic death Hong Kong health authorities are urging parents to vaccinate their children against seasonal influenza after a 13-year-old girl who had not received the current season’s flu jab died in hospital. The death marks the first paediatric influenza-related fatality in the city this year and has…
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Hong Kong Urges Children to Vaccinate as Flu Claims 13-Year-Old, Unvaccinated
Tragic case spotlights the seasonal flu threat A 13-year-old girl in Hong Kong has died after contracting influenza B, marking the first pediatric flu-related death in the city this season. The girl, previously healthy, developed fever, cough, sore throat, and a runny nose early in the week and deteriorated rapidly, collapsing at home before being…
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Public Health Push: Maccabi Health Urges Flu Vaccination for All
Flu Vaccination Drive Leads Maccabi Health Campaign Maccabi Health Services has launched a nationwide flu vaccination drive, urging the public to receive the influenza vaccine this season. The campaign aims to reduce winter illness and protect vulnerable groups across the country. Impressive reach last year Last year, approximately 450,000 Maccabi members were vaccinated against influenza,…
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Revolutionary Antibody Cocktail for Seasonal Flu Prevention
Introduction to Seasonal Flu Challenges Seasonal influenza remains a significant public health challenge, affecting millions globally every year. Traditional vaccines often have limitations due to the rapidly changing nature of the virus. However, a groundbreaking study from The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) introduces a potential game-changer in flu prevention: a universal therapy utilizing an antibody cocktail.…
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Universal Therapy Against Seasonal Flu: Antibody Cocktail Success
Introduction: A New Era in Flu Treatment The seasonal flu continues to pose a significant threat to global health, resulting in millions of illnesses and hundreds of thousands of deaths each year. Researchers at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) have made a revolutionary advancement in combating this infectious disease. In a recent study published in Science…