On Oct. 29, 2015, The Journal of Infectious Diseases published the results of two studies that indicate the influenza vaccine is less effective in seniors taking statins. According to CBS News, the studies were funded by the Switzerland-based pharmaceutical company, Novartis. The first study took place during the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 flu seasons and included nearly 7,000 adults […]
Jonas Salk, an American virologist and visionary, who was born 100 years ago on Oct. 28, 1914, developed the world’s first safe and effective polio vaccine. In celebration of Salk’s birth, here are some surprising facts about the vaccine that has nearly eradicated one of the most dreaded diseases of the 20th century, as well as […]
A measles outbreak has been confirmed in two of the five boroughs within the New York City (NYC) area. The NYC Health Department made an announcement on Friday that at least 16 known cases of the virus have been confirmed in Manhattan and the Bronx. There have been four cases hospitalized to date. Officials have […]
