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Why COVID vaccine effectiveness research got blocked

April 23, 2026

Health experts recently stopped a study from being published that looked at whether COVID-19 vaccines were preventing serious illness in adults. The research was meant to show how well the shots worked by comparing hospital visits and ER trips between vaccinated and unvaccinated people. Scientists u

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Flu Vaccine Falls Short as New Virus Strikes

March 16, 2026

The flu season in the United States is winding down, yet this year’s vaccine has shown lower protection than expected. New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that only about 25% to 30% of adults were kept from needing medical care, while the vaccine cut child ho

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Flu Shot Performance Hits Low Point This Year

March 13, 2026

The latest data from health officials shows that the flu vaccine did not protect many people this winter. Only about a quarter of adults who got the shot avoided serious illness that would lead to a doctor visit or hospital stay. Children who were vaccinated had a slightly better chance of sta

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Flu Season: A Wake-Up Call for Public Health

January 10, 2026

Flu cases are on the rise, and this year's strain is hitting hard. The numbers show a sharp increase in infections and hospitalizations. The current flu variant is more severe and less responsive to this year's vaccine. In Ohio, one child has already died from the flu. Doctors say the vaccine can s

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Flu Shots: What You Need to Know

January 8, 2026

Flu season is hitting hard, and a new strain called subclade K is making people sick. Experts are urging everyone to get vaccinated, but there are many myths and misconceptions about flu shots. Let's break down the facts. First, some people think flu shots don't work. But studies show that getting

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Flu Season Hits Hard: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

January 3, 2026

The flu is spreading fast this season, and a new version called subclade K is causing a lot of trouble. This strain is different from last year's, and it's making more people sick. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that flu activity is very high in many states, with millio

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Flu Season Hits Hard: What's Going On and How to Stay Safe

January 2, 2026

The flu is making a big comeback this holiday season. Numbers from the CDC show a huge jump in cases. Over 7. 5 million people got sick by late December. That's a lot! More than 81, 000 people ended up in the hospital. Sadly, 3, 100 people died, including eight kids. The flu is spreading fast. Almo

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Flu Season: A New Twist in the Fight Against Illness

January 1, 2026

The U. S. is seeing more flu cases, and a new strain is making things tricky. This strain might not be fully covered by the current vaccines. But don't panic yet. Health experts say the flu season is still building up and hasn't hit its worst point. They also believe that the vaccines can still help

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Flu Shot Surprise: New Study Raises Questions

December 27, 2025

A recent study from the Cleveland Clinic has stirred up some unexpected findings about flu shots. It turns out that the 2024-2025 flu vaccine not only failed to protect people but might have actually increased their chances of catching the flu. This study, led by Dr. Nabin K. Shrestha and his team,

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Flu Season Starts Early in California: Kids May Be in Danger

December 24, 2025

California is seeing an early start to flu season. This is causing concern, especially for young children. The flu is spreading quickly in places like the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Orange County. Doctors are worried because the flu season is starting earlier than usual. A new flu str