Flu Shots Not Effective Enough, New Vaccines Needed, US Research

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

Researchers who analyzed published literature found the type of flu shots used to inoculate 90% of Americans would only protect about 59% of the population, which is in stark contrast to established estimates of 70-90% effectiveness when there is a good match of vaccine to circulating strains. ...

Giving flu shots to tots cuts ER visits by a third

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Recommending that all U.S. preschoolers get a flu shot cut visits to the emergency department for flu-like illness by more than a third, U.S. and Canadian researchers said on Monday in a study that showed the direct impact of vaccination policy changes on flu transmission. Find more info about Giving flu ...

Scared of shots? New flu vaccine has teeny needle

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

It's flu vaccine time again — and some lucky shot-seekers will find that the needle has shrunk. Find more info about Scared of shots? New flu vaccine has teeny needle photos videos pictures. read more

CDC urging all Americans to get flu shots

Friday, August 19th, 2011

* Flu strains this year same as last Find more info about CDC urging all Americans to get flu shots photos videos pictures. read more

Shocking mug shots reveal toll of addiction

Saturday, February 26th, 2011

With disturbing before and after photos of drug users’ faces, a new anti-drug campaign may succeed where others have failed, grabbing teens’ attentions by appealing to their vanity. Find more info about Shocking mug shots reveal toll of addiction photos videos pictures. read more