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FluMist nasal spray can now be used without the help of a healthcare provider
No increased perinatal risks found with flu vaccines, even in closely spaced pregnancies
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Still, CDC officials say virus appears related to strain seen in dairy cows
Signal has generally trailed off, but more sensitive method showed virus lingering in Texas
Human-to-human transmission a key concern
Risk to general public remains low, CDC says
Paul Offit, MD, talks about the flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines for the 2024-2025 season
Initial trials were not powered to assess efficacy against RSV-associated hospitalization
Employers fail to provide PPE while concerns grow over undiagnosed cases
Many questions remain unanswered due to weak data
The National Animal Disease Center is currently testing a cow vaccine designed to stop the spread
Agency predicts the respiratory virus season will be similar to last year
