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China's climate diversity creates flu vaccination complications
China is a big, climatologically-diverse country, with the weather changing significantly between the temperate zones in the north and the subtropical regions further south. This affects when flu seasons occur, and consequently when health authorities should run vaccination campaigns.
U.K. adds schools to flu data-gathering project
U.K. health authorities have run similar surveys over the past four years, but this is the first time it will capture data from schools.
Shipping snafu prompts Navy review of vaccination procedures
Navy sailors may have received ineffective vaccines because of a failure to keep the products at the right temperature, Navy Times reports.
Meta-analysis links flu vaccine to lower risk of heart attack and stroke
The discovery of a correlation between the flu vaccine and decreased risk of heart attack was met with skepticism earlier this year, particularly in light of GlaxoSmithKline's financial support of the study. But now, several months later, a new, more definitive analysis has identified the same trend.
New approach could lead to universal flu vaccine
Researchers at St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital have developed a new approach for creating an influenza vaccine that could guard against multiple flu strains, including pandemic ones.
CDC reports across-the-board rises in flu vaccine uptake
While the government shutdown has cast doubt on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) ability to manage the upcoming flu season, officials can take some solace from last year's efforts. Flu vaccine uptake levels in adults, kids and health workers all trended upward last year.
Government shutdown forces CDC to halt seasonal flu program
Congress' failure to find a budget compromise and subsequent government shutdown has left CDC without the staff to carry out many of its functions, including the seasonal influenza program.
European prices reapply old pressures to vaccine makers
The vaccine sector appears to be in good health. After coming through a period in which low profit margins and liability concerns deterred investment, EvaluatePharma now tips the sector to grow from $25 billion to $39 billion between 2012 and 2018. Yet, in some areas, old complaints can still be heard.
Visterra antibody shows promise in preclinical study as universal flu vaccine
Cambridge, MA-based Visterra has unveiled positive preclinical data showing that its lead antibody candidate, VIS410, neutralized strains of H5N1 and H7N9 influenza in mice.
Novartis begins shipping flu vaccines ahead of crucial season
Novartis' vaccine business was one of the problem areas awaiting Joerg Reinhardt when he took on the role of chairman earlier this month. The unit was the only part of the business to post a loss last quarter, and some investors continue to push for the sale of the operation.
