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Over-the-Counter Nasal Sprays May Protect You From Serious Cold and Flu Symptoms
A new study finds widely available nasal sprays can limit or even prevent full-blown symptoms from colds, flu and sinus infections.
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FDA Proposes Ban on a 'Useless' Decongestant, Phenylephrine
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 7, 2024
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More than a year after its advisory panel unanimously declared the drug phenylephrine to be useless against nasal congestion, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing that it b...
What You Need to Know About FluMist, the Nasal Flu Vaccine
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- October 26, 2024
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Now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the at-home use of the flu vaccine spray FluMist, how do you know that it's the right choice for you and your family?
One expert offers advice on the spray's efficacy and how to figure out if FluMist is your bes...
The Right Time is Now to Get Your Flu Vaccine
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 17, 2024
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Folks who want solid protection during the cold and flu season should get the influenza vaccine now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
The ideal time to get the flu vacc...
This Season's Flu Vaccine Cuts Risk of Hospitalization by Almost 35%
- October 3, 2024
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THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024, HealthDay News -- The Southern Hemisphere's flu season is winding down, and new data shows this year's flu shot was 34.5% ...
Most Americans Won't Get Vaccinated as Flu, COVID Season Looms: Survey
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2024
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Most Americans don’t plan to get vaccinated against the flu or COVID-19 this season, a new survey has found.
Fewer than two in five U.S. adults (38%) say they will definitel...
Experimental Nasal Spray Might Ward Off Multiple Viruses
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2024
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A non-drug nasal spray could theoretically help stop the spread of respiratory viruses like the flu and COVID-19 better than wearing a mask, a new study suggests.
The spray uses i...
Is It a Cold, Flu or COVID? An Expert Helps You Sort It Out
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- September 22, 2024
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It's that time of year when respiratory viruses start to circulate widely, but how can you tell the difference between the symptoms of a cold, the flu and COVID?
FDA Approves First Flu Vaccine You Give Yourself at Home
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 20, 2024
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The days of waiting for a flu shot at your doctor's office or local pharmacy may be over: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved FluMist nasal spray as the first influenza vaccine that can be self-administered at home.
It's a "new option for receiving a...
Expert Advice on Preparing for the Fall COVID, Flu Season
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 16, 2024
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People should prepare for the fall cold and flu season by getting the updated influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations, an infectious diseases expert says.
“When my patients ask me...
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Many Americans Wary of Vaccines as Fall Flu, COVID Season Looms: Survey
- September 12, 2024
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A lot of Americans are on the fence regarding annual flu and COVID shots, a new survey finds.
More than one-third of those polled (37%) said they’d gotten vaccines in the past...
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Obesity Raises Risk of Severe Infection, Especially in People With Diabetes
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 9, 2024
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Losing weight can help a person with obesity -- especially those with diabetes -- fend off serious infections, new data shows.
It's an important finding, since "up to one in three hospitalizations in people with diabetes are for infections and people with diabetes are tw...
Universal Flu Vaccine Blocks Infection in Mice
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2024
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A universal flu vaccine that would protect against all influenza strains -- and that people might not need to take every year -- could be close at hand, researchers report.
An exp...
Could OTC Nasal Sprays Ease Colds & Flu and Cut Antibiotic Use?
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- July 15, 2024
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Over-the-counter nasal sprays could be a potent weapon against a major public health threat -- antibiotic resistance, researchers report.
Their analysis, which looked at data from nearly 14,000 adults, found that common nasal sprays could help keep upper respiratory trac...
U.S. Government to Pay Moderna $176 Million to Develop mRNA Flu Vaccine
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- July 2, 2024
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U.S. health officials announced Tuesday that the federal government will pay Moderna $176 million to speed development of a pandemic flu vaccine based on mRNA technology.
Such a vaccine could be used to treat bird flu in people, as concern grows about H5N1 cases spr...
Bird Flu Virus Stays Active on Cow Milking Equipment for at Least One Hour
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 28, 2024
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The spread of H5N1 avian flu to dairy cows has health experts and many Americans on edge, and now a new study finds the virus stays viable on milking equipment for at least an hour.
"Dairy cows have to be milked even if they are sick, and it has not been clear for how lo...
Simple Paper-Strip Test Might Spot Flu, and Which Type You Have
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 25, 2024
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A simple and inexpensive paper strip test could help diagnose a case of the flu, and even identify the influenza strain that caused it, a new study finds.
'Dual Mutant' Seasonal Flu Virus Could Make Some Treatments Ineffective
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- June 13, 2024
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Two human cases of "dual mutant" strains of H1N1 flu have been reported by U.S. health officials.
Unfortunately, the genetic changes appear to render the leading flu antiviral, Tamiflu, less effective, researchers fro...
Moderna Announces Good Results From Trial of Combo COVID/Flu Vaccine
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 10, 2024
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An experimental vaccine that could offer one-stop prevention for both COVID-19 and influenza is showing positive results among older adults in trials, maker Moderna announced Monday.
The shot -- for now called mRNA-1083 -- "has met its primary endpoints, eliciting a high...
Scientists Developing mRNA-Based Vaccine Against H5N1 Bird Flu
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 28, 2024
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An experimental mRNA vaccine against the H5N1 avian flu is highly effective in preventing severe illness and death in lab animals, researchers report.
The vaccine could help fight...
Florida Dolphin Found Infected With Bird Flu
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 30, 2024
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H5N1 avian "bird" flu is making headlines this week, with new reports finding inactive virus detected in 1 in 5 U.S. milk samples.
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Neosporin Ointment in the Nose Might Be Potent Antibiotic
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 23, 2024
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Want to prevent a respiratory infection?
A fingerful of Neosporin antibiotic swabbed inside your nose might help you fight off a range of invading respiratory viruses, a new study claims.
Lab animals whose noses were treated using neomycin -- the main ingredient in...
Texan Has Contracted H5N1 Bird Flu; CDC Calls Threat to Public 'Low'
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2024
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An unnamed person in Texas had been diagnosed with the H5N1 avian flu after close contact with infected dairy cattle, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Monday.
It's only the second case ever confirmed in the United States (the first was in Col...
ERs Might Be Good Spots to Offer Flu Shots
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 26, 2024
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New research offers an easy prescription to get people to roll up their sleeves for a flu shot.
Just ask them to.
And then reinforce the invitation with a little video and print encouragement.
"Our study adds to the growing body of knowledge showing tha...
Flu May Be Tougher on Brain Health Than COVID-19: Study
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 21, 2024
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The flu is more likely to lead to a neurological disorder than COVID, according to a new study that surprised its authors.
"While the results were not what we expected to find, they are reassuring in that we found being hospitalized with COVID did not lead to more ...
Bird Flu Found in Sea Mammals, Upping Risk to Humans
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2024
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Bird flu has mutated to spread more easily between birds and marine mammals, increasing the potential risk to humans, a new study warns.
Four sea lions, one fur seal and a tern found dead in Argentina all tested positive for the avian influenza virus H5N1, researchers re...
How Would an FDA Ban on Popular Cold Meds Affect Americans?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 9, 2024
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America's most popular cold medications contain a nasal decongestant that doesn't work, creating a knotty dilemma for regulators, a new study reports.
Cold remedies containing phenylephrine remain consumers' most popular choice, despite decades of concern that the decong...
Folks Often Hide Infectious Illness at Work, Socializing
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2024
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A disturbing number of people sick with an infectious disease conceal their illness to avoid missing work, travel or social events, new research reveals.
About three in four people (75%) had either hidden an infectious illness from others at least once or might do so in ...
Feed a Cold and a Fever, Experts Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 26, 2024
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The old saying "feed a cold, starve a fever"is baloney, doctors say.
People fighting off a seasonal respiratory virus need adequate nutrition, regardless of their symptoms, according to advice from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
Fever is just one of the...
Putting the Lid Down Won't Cut Germ Spread From a Toilet Flush
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 25, 2024
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THURSDAY, Jan. 25, 2024 (HealthDay news) -- It's been said that closing the toilet lid before flushing can prevent the spread of all germs, by keeping any flush-produced mist in the bowl.
But a new study refutes that, showing that tiny viral particles spread to many rest...
Robitussin Honey Cough Syrup Recalled Due to Fungal Threat
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 25, 2024
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The maker of Robitussin has recalled eight lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult cough syrups.
The products, which are made by Haleon, may be contaminated with a microbe, and "in immunocompromised individuals, the use of th...
Flu, COVID Are Spreading: Protect Your Heart
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2024
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Flu and COVID are sweeping across the country, posing a particular hazard to people at risk for heart disease.
These respiratory infections can trigger heart complications from fever, dehydration and inflammation, experts from Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital say.
Flu Activity Slows Down, But Season Far From Over: CDC
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- January 15, 2024
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Following weeks of increases in flu activity, the latest U.S. government data shows "a single-week decrease" for the first time in months.
But health officials warn that the flu season is far from over, with a surge ...
Could Antibody Discovery Lead to Better Flu Vaccines?
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- December 29, 2023
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Researchers appear to have discovered a new weapon in the war on a particularly difficult foe.
They have identified a previously unrecognized class of antibodies that seem to be capable of neutralizing multiple strains of the flu virus.
Their findings, recently rep...
Most U.S. Parents Plan to Vaccinate Kids Against Flu, RSV: Survey
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 18, 2023
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Most parents plan to have their kids vaccinated against influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), even as COVID-19 vaccine acceptance flags, a new poll finds.
Seven in 10 parents (71%) plan to have their children get an RSV jab and six in 10 (63%) plan to get thei...
Your Child Has a Fever: When Is It Time to See a Doctor?
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2023
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It's that time of year when your kids come home with sniffles and sore throats, but when should you worry if they have a fever?
To a certain extent, fevers are the body's natural way of fighting infection, one expert says.
"Fever helps the immune system,"explained ...
Too Few Americans Are Getting Vaccinated for Flu, COVID & RSV, CDC Warns
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 15, 2023
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Low vaccination rates for the flu, RSV and COVID-19 are putting Americans at higher risk for severe illness and hospitalization this winter, a new government alert warned Thursday.
There is an "urgent need"to boost vaccination rates as the trio of viruses spread through ...
'Long Flu' Joins 'Long COVID' as New Diagnosis
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 15, 2023
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'Long COVID' has become a well-known potential consequence of COVID infection, with symptoms that can last weeks, months or even years.
Now it appears that "long flu"is also possible, with some patients developing long-lasting health problems following a severe infection...
Sore Throat? Try These 5 Home Remedies for Relief
- December 11, 2023
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Sore throats are commonplace during cold and flu season, but luckily there are lots of home remedies that can help ease your misery, doctors say.
These remedies "aren't quick fixes for an illness,"but they can help ease discomfort, said
Flu, COVID Cases Climb as RSV Infections Start to Level Off
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 4, 2023
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MONDAY, Dec. 4, 2023 (Healthday News) -- While flu and COVID cases are now on the rise, RSV infections may soon peak and level off, U.S. health officials report.
COVID-19 continues to fuel the most hospitalizations and deaths among all respiratory illnesses -- about 15,0...
Respiratory Illnesses in China Not Caused by New Virus, CDC Director Testifies
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 1, 2023
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FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2023 (Healthday News) -- In testimony provided Thursday to members of Congress, the head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that a surge in respiratory illnesses in China is not being fueled by a new virus.
Instead, the spike can ...
Air Filters Probably Won't Cut Your Odds for Illness: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 17, 2023
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Air filters might help keep the air in your home fresh, but a new review finds they don't appear to reduce your risk of catching an airborne virus.
Technologies designed to make indoor spaces safer from infection are not effective in the real world, researchers from the ...
Most Kids With the Flu Miss Out on Antiviral Tamiflu
- Dennis Thompson and Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporters
- November 14, 2023
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Children stricken with influenza aren't receiving the flu-busting antiviral drug Tamiflu even though it's recommended for them, a new study says.
Three of five children with the flu aren't prescribed Tamiflu, researchers r...
Majority of Workers at America's Nursing Homes Unvaccinated Against Flu, COVID
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 9, 2023
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Health care workers at America's nursing homes are woefully under-vaccinated for both flu and COVID-19, threatening their own health and that of the frail elderly patients under their care, a new report finds.
Looking at 2023 data collected at nearly 14,000 nursing homes...
At-Home, Inhaled Flu Vaccine Could Be on Horizon
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 31, 2023
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Getting a yearly flu shot is one of the best ways to protect yourself from infection or severe illness, but not everyone likes shots.
Now, there is some potentially good news for those who fear needles: A nasal spray flu vaccine that you can take or give at home is on th...
Could a Cheap, DIY Air Filter Help Rid Your Home of Viruses?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 30, 2023
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A cheap, do-it-yourself air purifier is powerful enough to effectively protect a home from free-floating flu and COVID-19 viruses, according to test results from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
The filter, crafted with common hardware store supplies costing $60...
Contrary to Popular Belief, 1918 Flu Did Not Target the Healthy Young
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 10, 2023
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It has long been believed that the 1918 flu pandemic disproportionately affected healthy young adults, but a study of human remains tells a different story.
Together, Canadian and American researchers found that preexisting medical conditions like asthma and lower i...
Just 23% of U.S. Adults 'Definitely' Plan to Get New COVID Shot
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 27, 2023
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Just 23% of American adults say they 'definitely' will get the new COVID-19 vaccine, while another 23% say they will 'probably' get it, according to a new poll, which also finds interest in the shot falls along partisan lines.
More people plan to get seasonal flu shots a...
President Biden Gets COVID, Flu Shots
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2023
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President Joe Biden has been freshly vaccinated for three major respiratory viruses that could spread widely this fall and winter.
Biden got both the updated COVID booster and his annual flu shot on Friday, White House physician
It's Time to Start Preparing Against Flu, RSV & COVID-19
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 15, 2023
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Kids are back in school and it's time to think about viruses, for both yourself and them.
It could be an early flu season in the United States, if what happened in the Southern Hemisphere offers any insight, according to Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles.
The flu...
In Good News for U.S., Flu Vaccine Working Well in South America
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2023
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In a finding that should ease the minds of Americans ahead of another flu season, this year's vaccines have already cut the risk of hospitalization in half during the South American winter, health officials report.
Even better, the flu virus strains that have been detect...