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It’s not a booster, it’s a new vaccine just in time for respiratory infection season.
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Adults, especially people over 50, should get immunized against COVID-19, flu and other infections, to prevent fall and winter illness, hospitalization and worse
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The newest COVID vaccine was approved by the Food and Drug Administration and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in September and is rolling out in pharmacies and clinics across the country.
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Michigan Medicine researchers looked into a drug in development to treat prostate cancer called proxalutamide, which works by blocking an enzyme called TMPRSS2 (transmembrane protease, serine 2) that is regulated by androgen receptors, as a potential therapeutic for COVID.
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The vaccine could stop the spread of SARS-CoV-2 at the point of entry in the upper respiratory tract.
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Research sheds light on protections against COVID-19 variant infections, that having both a vaccination and a previous infection helps provide immunity against some COVID-19 variants.
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The success of efforts to “flatten the curve” in the COVID-19 pandemic relied on University of Michigan research on the 1918 influenza pandemic.
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The 5 expert-approved steps to follow before, during and after your gatherings. Visit our blog for the full story.
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A recent national poll found that parents may not always turn to their child's doctor for advice on vaccinating their children.
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How you can prevent infection and look for more serious symptoms of RSV.
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What if COVID could be treated from a protein derived from a banana? This antiviral may not only be effective against SARS-CoV-2, but all known coronaviruses and the flu.
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A new paired booster offers more protection from the omicron variant.
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The latest COVID vaccine expands the list of effective options for coronavirus protection.
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Pediatric infectious disease expert shares insights on vaccine development for babies and younger kids, advice for parents.
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Joneigh Khaldun led pandemic response for Michigan; she reflects on how public health partnerships, messaging and budgets affected outcomes.