How long do flu germs live on hard surfaces, fabric, and skin

How long flu germs live depends on the surface. They can survive on door handles for days but only 8-12 hours on fabric.
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Needle-free, live-attenuated influenza vaccines with broad protection against human and avian virus subtypes

A research team led by the School of Public Health in the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), in collaboration with the Center for Immunology & Infection (C2i), has achieved ...
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Now you can give yourself a flu vaccine at home. Should you try it?

You can get FluMist for self-administration (called FluMist Home) by visiting the manufacturer’s website. You’ll need to ...
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Live attenuated influenza vaccines may have advantages for use in swine, according to Iowa State University research

AMES, Iowa – Recently published veterinary research at Iowa State University shows that influenza vaccines administered in the upper respiratory system of pigs are more effective in some key respects ...

During cold and flu season, the youngest kids really are the germiest

Autumn marks the start of respiratory virus season, when colds, flu and other bugs start circulating — especially among the ...

Dear Doctor: It isn’t always easy to tell flu from a cold. Here are some things to look for

People who are at a high risk for severe flu may be recommended antiviral treatment, whereas there is not a specific ...
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Japan Lockdown Live Updates: Is Another Pandemic Coming? Over 6,000 Infected as Schools Across Japan Shut Down

Why are over 100 schools closed in Japan? As per reports, over 6000 patients are admitted to the hospitals with severe flu - ...