Study: Kids, Working Adults Spread Flu CORVALLIS, Ore. — Researchers at Oregon State University say vaccinating younger populations could reduce the spread of the flu. The study suggests children in school and young adults at work spread the flu the most. Current vaccine programs are focused on the elderly and those higher at risk of death. But OSU researchers say programs … Continue reading »
June 13, 2013 - KEZI 9 Eugene
Flu vaccines aimed at younger populations could break annual transmission cycle The value of vaccinating more children and young adults for influenza is being seriously underestimated. A new report suggests heavier emphasis on vaccinating those groups might save thousands of lives every year.
June 11, 2013 - Science Daily
Barbara Loe Fisher in Forbes Even so, Fisher said, she empathizes with parents tempted to claim the religious exemption: "If a parent has a child who has had a deterioration after vaccination and the doctor says that's just a coincidence, you have to keep vaccinating this...
Peter McGauran in Melbourne Herald Sun To date, the focus has been on vaccinating high-value horses, located in infected areas, as well as securing a buffer zone, to prevent the further spread of EI,Mr McGauran said. "We are now in a position to move to the vaccination of...