Influenza

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    High-dose flu vaccine more effective in elderly, Vanderbilt-led study shows

    High-dose influenza vaccine is 24 percent more effective than the standard-dose vaccine in protecting persons ages 65 and over against influenza illness and its complications. Read More

    Aug 13, 2014

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    Cutting-edge research to be showcased in May

    (Vanderbilt University) Potentially “game-changing” research at Vanderbilt University on infectious diseases, population health and health policy will be showcased during two interactive presentations May 15 and May 22. A segment of the Flexner Discovery Lecture Series, the new “Vanderbilt Cutting-edge Discovery” discussions are highlights of recent presentations… Read More

    May 1, 2014

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    Flu boosts pneumococcal colonization

    Influenza and parainfluenza infections – but not other respiratory viruses – increase the risk of acquiring pneumococcal bacteria, the most common cause of severe pneumonia. Read More

    Mar 27, 2014

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    With flu deaths mounting, there’s still time to get free vaccination

    It’s not too late to get a free flu vaccine, which is the most effective way to protect yourself and your family against the flu. Read More

    Jan 13, 2014

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    Occupational Health Clinic brings flu shot to you

    (Vanderbilt University) Missed getting your flu shot under the Flulapalooza tent? Never fear! Get your annual flu vaccination at one of the Occupational Health Clinic’s upcoming events on or off campus. Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Oct. 16, noon–2 p.m. Seventh Floor, Conference Room 4 2525 West… Read More

    Oct 9, 2013

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    VU testing vaccine against new flu threat

    Vanderbilt’s Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Unit (VTEU) is one of nine U.S. sites funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to test the effectiveness of a vaccine to protect against the H7N9 bird flu that emerged in China this spring. Read More

    Sep 19, 2013

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    Wellcast: It’s flu season again—learn how to protect yourself

    (Vanderbilt University) Catherine Qian, Occupational Health Clinic nurse practitioner and program manager, and Tatiana Pacheco, Occupational Health outreach nurse, discuss this year’s flu season.  Employees can learn about the Peer Vaccinator Program, the exemption request process and Flulapalooza III. Listen here. Listen to interviews, tips and… Read More

    Sep 18, 2013

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    Controversial info release aids VUMC bird flu research

    Vanderbilt research shows that human antibodies to the natural strain of H5N1 also protected against a dangerous lab-created airborne strain developed several years ago by scientists in the Netherlands and at the University of Wisconsin. Read More

    Sep 5, 2013

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    Vaccine researchers ready as new flu strain evolves

    A worrisome new avian influenza virus, called H7N9, emerged this spring in Eastern China. Read More

    Aug 22, 2013

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    Flulapalooza vaccination event set for Sept. 25

    Vanderbilt University and Medical Center faculty, staff, students and volunteers will once again have the opportunity to be part of a mass flu vaccination event that two years ago more than doubled the current world record for the total number of vaccinations given in an eight-hour period. Read More

    Aug 15, 2013

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    Flulapalooza 3 is Sept. 25

    Flulapalooza 3 will be held Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in a tent between Light Hall and the Veteran’s Administration Hospital. Read More

    Aug 14, 2013

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    Vanderbilt researchers work to balance flu vaccine debate

    Research in the last two years to examine the effectiveness of the influenza vaccine has raised public doubt about the flu shot's effectiveness. But two Vanderbilt researchers co-wrote an editorial in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) recently to help balance the current debate. Read More

    Apr 4, 2013

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    Structural snapshot hints at new influenza approach

    A careful look at how the body’s natural defenses disarm virulent strains of influenza hints at the possibility of a way to fight the flu. Read More

    Feb 21, 2013

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    Vaccination still key defense as flu season continues

    As is the case throughout the country, this year’s flu season in Middle Tennessee is hitting elderly people particularly hard. Read More

    Feb 14, 2013

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    Flu season’s rise highlights crucial role of vaccination

    While this year’s flu season appears to be slowing down in some parts of the country, we’re not out of the woods yet, caution officials at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read More

    Jan 17, 2013

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    Vanderbilt Health and Wellness offers flu resources

    The flu is back and hitting the nation hard. Keep yourself and your family informed about influenza with these flu tools, compiled by Vanderbilt Health and Wellness. Read More

    Jan 15, 2013

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    Flu shot key to keeping yourself, your family, your patients safe

    As the number of influenza cases increases throughout Middle Tennessee, the Department of Infection Control and Prevention and the Occupational Health Clinic (OHC) are urging all faculty and staff to get an influenza vaccination. Read More

    Dec 13, 2012

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    Flulapalooza

    Keiron Kennedy, M.D., receives an influenza shot from Sharon Holley, DNP, CNM, during the Flulapalooza mass vaccination event, which took place Wednesday and Thursday.  At the end of the first day, approximately 5,589 staff, faculty, students and volunteers had been vaccinated. (Photo by Joe… Read More

    Oct 18, 2012

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    Flulapalooza event set for Oct. 17, 18

    Vanderbilt University and Medical Center faculty, staff, students and volunteers will once again have the opportunity to be part of a mass flu vaccination plan that last year more than doubled the current world record for the total number of vaccinations given in an eight-hour period. Read More

    Oct 11, 2012

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    Flulapalooza returns Oct. 17-18

    “Flulapalooza 2″ will be TWO days offering DOUBLE the options, with the same, super-fast setup as last year. Oct. 17, 2012, 6 a.m–1 p.m. Oct. 18, 2012, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. The tent will be set-up between Light Hall and VA. This event is for ALL Vanderbilt faculty, staff,… Read More

    Sep 28, 2012