All influenza articles
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NewsStudy uncovers how mRNA vaccination may broaden flu antibody responses
A new study finds that mRNA vaccination sustained influenza-specific germinal-center activity for up to six months in some participants.
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NewsWhat low vaccination rates in the US could mean for flu season 2026
Experts reveal what to expect this flu season, when to get the flu shot, how to recognize flu symptoms, how to treat it, and what the newly approved mRNA flu vaccine means for the public.
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NewsHigh-dose flu vaccine beneficial for older people with lung disease
The risk of being hospitalised for flu or pneumonia can be reduced with a high-dose flu vaccine for older people with chronic lung disease, according to the combined results of two large clinical trials.
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NewsWhy does severe illness during pregnancy sometimes harm neurodevelopment?
Scientists find maternal immune activation alters gene activity in developing mouse brains, increasing risk of neurodevelopmental disorders like autism spectrum
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NewsSARS-CoV-2 uses a “scissor” protein to chop influenza virus’s guts up
A new in silico scan of human respiratory viruses demonstrates that a SARS-CoV-2 protein, 3CLpro, cleaves motifs within influenza NP and PA leading to rapid protein degradation and cytoplasmic mislocalization.
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NewsNew design strategy expands nanoparticle vaccine approach to influenza viruses
Research scientists have developed a blueprint for stabilizing key influenza proteins and using them to make next-generation vaccine candidates.
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NewsAnti-influenza therapies that target the host
Researchers suggest that nucleolin-binding drugs are a promising avenue of research in the quest to overcome drug resistance and improve influenza management worldwide.
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NewsYeast‑derived universal flu vaccine could someday replace yearly injections
Engineered baker’s yeast produces virus-like particles that protect mice against multiple influenza strains.
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NewsModeling social inequality in epidemics
New study introduces a metric into disease-transmission models which quantifies the degree to which social determinants of health — like neighborhood, access to healthcare, or economic status — cause outbreaks.
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NewsPre-existing antibodies linked to different immune responses after influenza vaccination
New study highlights how previous exposure to influenza viruses and vaccines can leave behind pre-existing antibodies, which may influence how the immune system responds to later vaccination.
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NewsLargest real-world study finds early flu antiviral treatment reduces ICU admissions in hospitalized children
A new US-wide study finds antiviral treatment is linked to fewer intensive care unit (ICU) admissions and shorter hospital stays for children hospitalized with influenza.
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NewsThe amino acid arginine helps the body fight tumors and viral infections
Scientists have discovered that an arginine-deficient diet impacts the immune system by stalling the production of the MHC-1 protein, which alerts the immune system to dangers such as a mutating cell or an invading virus.
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NewsHow did the COVID-19 pandemic shift seasonal surges of other respiratory diseases?
A new analysis explores what underlies shifts in the timing of seasonal surges of respiratory diseases, as well as shifts in surges of heart-related deaths, that occurred after the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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NewsStudy: Three-in-one vaccine shows promise against ‘tripledemic’
A single-shot vaccine in development could protect against flu, COVID-19 and RSV simultaneously. In a study, researchers found that their three-in-one vaccine triggered protective immunity against all three respiratory diseases in mice, ferrets and cotton rats.
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NewsSame day administration of COVID-19 and influenza vaccines not associated with increase in adverse events
A target trial emulation found that same day coadministration of the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines was not associated with a higher risk of serious or clinically meaningful adverse events compared with receiving only an influenza vaccine.
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NewsClimate change could reshape flu seasons across the Americas
Researchers find that weather and climate patterns can help predict the timing and severity of flu outbreaks across diverse regions.
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NewsHow H5N1 bird flu hid unrecognized for weeks in dairy cattle
A new study reveals why H5N1 influenza infection looked so different in dairy cows, offering a framework for spotting new host species quickly. Instead of affecting the lungs, it caused severe infection in the cows’ udders, largely sparing the lungs.
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NewsHow specific humidity affects flu outbreaks - and what it means under climate change
In temperate regions, flu season is in the winter, while in the tropics, constant low-intensity activity is typically punctuated by two annual peaks—or a surge during the rainy season. Researchers investigated whether specific humidity—the mass of water vapor per unit mass of air—could explain these differing patterns.
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NewsmRNA flu vaccine offers immune protection against wide array of influenza virus strains
A new study has found that an investigational mRNA influenza vaccine helps the immune system recognize a wider range of influenza viruses than today’s standard flu shot, offering stronger and potentially longer-lasting protection. The vaccine, developed by Moderna, is currently under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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NewsFever and chills can make respiratory diseases more contagious
A new study reveals that when the difference between body temperature and the ambient temperature is greater, the clouds of particles generated by coughing or sneezing disperse more and maintain a higher concentration.