Topic: flu vaccine
Vaccinations reduce chance of Covid death in India to 0.4%, says ICMR study
The findings underscore crucial role of vaccines in preventing extreme outcomes among Covid patients and allays doubts around vaccine efficacy, especially with respect to delta variant.
Flu vaccine could reduce risk of stroke, sepsis, blood clots in Covid patients, study finds
The study, however, said the flu vaccine did not lessen chances of death from Covid and warned that flu shots can not be a replacement for Covid vaccines.
No difference in hospitalisation, ICU admission rates among kids with Covid & flu — US study
US study published in JAMA says there may be additional complications in Covid-19 management in flu season, recommends influenza vaccination.
Flu vaccine could reduce risk of Alzheimer’s and heart diseases, studies say
The findings were revealed at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference and the American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiovascular Sciences 2020 Scientific Sessions.
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