Vaccines delivered via a painless, throw-away patch could one day eliminate the need for needle-and-syringe flu injections, researchers said Wednesday after completing a preliminary trial. Equipped with micro-needles, the patches vaccinated against influenza just as…
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Flu meds do not harm unborn babies: study
Unborn children suffer no harm when their mothers take flu medication during pregnancy, a study of some 700,000 women said Wednesday. It was the largest study ever to assess the potential risks of taking oseltamivir…
How to stay fighting fit during flu season
Fight off flu Flu is not something to be sneezed at. In fact, worldwide up to five million people get seriously ill during the ‘flu season’ and around a quarter of a million die from it….
5 Tips for dealing with sniffing-season germs
The sniffing season is upon us, and there is nothing worse than having to deal with your child’s constant sniffing and wiping … Sniffing-season germs A dripping nose is not a concern to take to…
#TippyTuesday: Best cup of tea to fight a cold
Few things are as frustrating as suffering from a cold. The fatigue, the runny nose, the burning sensation… In today’s Tippy Tuesday, we share with you a nice herbal tea remedy to help you fight…
People who lack sleep are more likely to catch colds
People who do not get enough sleep are four times more likely than their well-rested counterparts to catch a cold, US researchers said Monday. The findings in the journal Sleep are based on a study…
Study boosts link between flu vaccine, sleep disorder
A study in England has strengthened evidence from Scandinavia that a vaccine used to prevent pandemic flu boosted the risk of sleep disorder among teens and children, doctors said on Tuesday. Using the Pandemrix vaccine…