A 'universal' flu vaccine is being tested on humans that could end the need for yearly injections.
A 'universal' flu vaccine is being tested on humans that could end the need for yearly injections.
Vaccines, which are currently available, work only on certain strains of flu, which means a new vaccine must be formulated each year.
If successful it would represent a breakthrough in tackling a flu pandemic by allowing stockpiles to be prepared much further in advance, reports Telegraph.
Flu researchers currently face a constant battle to keep up with the regular mutations in the virus.
Symptoms of Bird Flu
Fever, headache, body ache, sore throat, nasal congestion and dry cough are some of the symptoms of bird flu.
Fever, headache, body ache, sore throat, nasal congestion and dry cough are some of the symptoms of bird flu.
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New Vaccine Against Multiple Influenza Strains Passes First Test
A new vaccine that could help fight several strains of influenza has passed its first phase of testing, according to researchers at the University of Texas at Galveston.
A new vaccine that could help fight several strains of influenza has passed its first phase of testing, according to researchers at the University of Texas at Galveston.
Immunization in Children - Vaccination against Hemophilus Influenza B
Haemophilus Influenza type B is a primary cause of severe bacterial infection in young infants, which begins at about 4-6 months of age after maternal antibodies have disappeared.
Haemophilus Influenza type B is a primary cause of severe bacterial infection in young infants, which begins at about 4-6 months of age after maternal antibodies have disappeared.
