Immunity
Why you shouldn’t take pain relievers after your flu shot
Why you shouldn’t take pain relievers after your flu shot Take pain relievers like ibuprofen (Advil), aspirin, and naproxen (Aleve) after a flu shot at your own risk, as they may dilute the vaccine’s effectiveness. These medications work by blocking the COX-2 enzyme, which can reduce the production of antibodies that protect against illness. Avoid […]
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Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection
Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection Whooping cough cases are on the rise in the US, with a recent surge correlating to a change in vaccine type and lower vaccination rates among children. The pertussis vaccine has been proven safe over the past 80 years, but its protection wanes […]
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New bird flu vaccine works really well in mice
New bird flu vaccine works really well in mice A new bird flu vaccine has shown promising results in mice, offering complete protection against a deadly variant of the virus. The vaccine targets two key proteins, hemagglutinin (H5) and neuraminidase (N1), which are crucial for the virus’s ability to infect cells and replicate. Researchers used […]
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Are twins allergic to the same things?
Are twins allergic to the same things? Twins are more likely to share allergies due to their shared genetics and growing up together. Allergies are caused by a combination of someone’s genes and the environment they live in, making it possible for twins to develop similar allergies. Research has shown that identical twins are more […]
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