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Rachael Zimlich is a freelance writer in Cleveland, Ohio. She writes regularly for Contemporary Pediatrics, Managed Healthcare Executive, and Medical Economics.

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University of Georgia researchers secured a multi-million grant to create a better flu vaccine.

Developing a better flu vaccine: Georgia researchers secure $130 million research grant

Spanish-speaking patients who refuse vaccines aren’t always getting the right message, according to a new report.

Language and cultural difference a barrier to flu shot compliance in minority populations

President Donald Trump offered his support for flu vaccines and promised to promote additional research on seasonal flu, but will it help?

Can presidential promotion boost flu vaccination rates?

Experts say it’s too early to predict the severity of the flu season, or how effective the vaccine will be

Flu season 2019: How bad will it be?

The flu vaccine can help protect against more than just the flu. A new study reveals extended benefits, especially for the elderly.

Flu vaccination has extended benefits for older patients 

Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent has been approved for use in patients over 65 to help prevent A and B strains of influenza.

FDA approves flu vaccine for use on patients over 65

Everyone over the age of six months and especially pregnant women are urged to get flu shots

Flu season 2019: AMA says time for physicians to promote flu shots

H1N1 is the most prevalent flu virus circulating this year, resulting in a less severe flu season overall than last year when H3N2 was predominant.

Flu season less severe than last

A new report links early treatment of influenza A/H3N2 with the drug to a 30% decrease in mortality.

Early oseltamivir treatment associated with 30 percent decrease in mortality for some flu strains

Researchers have found that the microbiome in the respiratory tract contributes to how susceptible we each are to the flu. Work is underway to use this data to create a preventive tool

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