Flu Season Is Coming. mRNA Flu Shots Aren’t Far Behind

After the remarkable success of the mRNA vaccines in protecting people against COVID-19, scientists are turning their attention next to another annual respiratory scourge: influenza. Both Moderna and Pfizer—makers of the first vaccines to earn U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval using the mRNA technology—are studying whether subbing in the influenza virus’ genetic material … Read more

1 in 3 Women and 1 in 5 Men in EU May Develop Long COVID, WHO Says

JERUSALEM — New research suggests at least 17 million people in the European Union may have experienced Long COVID-19 symptoms during the first two years of the coronavirus pandemic, with women more likely than men to suffer from the condition, the World Health Organization said Tuesday. The research, conducted for the WHO/Europe, was unclear on … Read more