Sentences with phrase «against flu infection»

New research conducted by scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, found that higher levels of antibody against a different flu surface protein — neuraminidase (NA)-- were the better predictor of protection against flu infection and its unpleasant side effects.

«Protein that could improve symptoms and reduce mortality in flu: New research in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology identifies potential protective agent against flu infection.»

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During winters, make sure your kids have enough protection against infections like flu, cold, etc. these are some common health issues.

The Hep B vaccine (or HBV) protects against the virus that causes hepatitis B; the DTaP vaccine protects against the viruses that cause diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough); the PCV (pneumococcal vaccine) protects against the cause of bacterial meningitis, pneumonia, and ear infections; the Hib vaccine protects against Haemophilus influenzae type b bacteria (which can also cause bacterial meningitis, pneumonia, or epiglottitis); and the rotavirus oral vaccine protects against a virus that causes the stomach flu.

Vaccinating pregnant mothers year - round against flu in the resource - challenged region of subtropical Nepal reduced infant flu virus infection rates by an average of 30 percent, increased birth weights by 15 percent and resulted in babies having less influenza, according to a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

Flu vaccines are designed to prevent infection by eliciting antibodies against HA, which the virus uses to break into cells lining the airways.

But in a usual flu season, the human body isn't inclined to make infection - fighting antibodies against the stem.

«We found that the vaccines produced against the swine flu pandemic in 2009 were very effective in both preventing influenza infection and reducing the chances of hospital admission due to flu.

Currently, seasonal flu vaccines are designed to induce high levels of protective antibodies against hemagglutinin (HA), a protein found on the surface of the influenza virus that enables the virus to enter a human cell and initiate infection.

«We showed that babies are born with flu antigen — specific response, but whether that actually provides clinical protection against infection is still unknown,» Miller says.

Importantly, when mice were vaccinated against the H1N1, or were given antiviral medications such as Tamiflu at the time of flu infection, the increased sensitivity to MPTP was eliminated.

According to WHO statistics, 300 million people are vaccinated against the flu each year, receiving an immunization with a cocktail of weakened strains of influenza A (varieties H3N2 and H1N1), along with the influenza B virus to protect against a full infection.

She noted that the Canadian researchers estimated that the flu vaccine is 55 percent effective against influenza B viruses, which typically cause more infections late in the season.

The flu shot is imperfect: It's no guarantee against infection, and it works better during some flu seasons than others.

It is also used against many other infections including the flu, urinary tract infections, vaginal yeast infections, genital herpes, bloodstream infections (septicemia), gum disease, tonsillitis, streptococcus infections, syphilis, typhoid, malaria, and diphtheria.

Getting an annual flu shot and recommended pneumonia vaccines also protect against infection.

Since white blood cells are your body's first line of defense against bacteria and flu bugs, having a healthy count is essential to staving off infection.

In one study, the water - based extract of chaga exhibited antiviral activity against common viral infections such as the flu.

A flu vaccine may help protect against infection - induced heart stress.

Echinacea is also used against many other infections including the flu, urinary tract infections, vaginal yeast infections, genital herpes, bloodstream infections (septicemia), gum disease, tonsillitis, streptococcus infections, syphilis, typhoid, malaria, and diphtheria.

This powerful vinegar has been shown to help detox the body, increase weight loss, relieve allergies, cure sinus infections & sore throats, lower high cholesterol and high blood pressure and protect against the cold & flu!

It is important in the formation of bones and teeth, aids in fat storage, and protects against colds, flu, and infections of the kidneys, bladder, lungs, and mucous membranes.

Use this herb especially to treat the many symptoms of colds and flu that inevitably crop up in the long winter months, but also against internal and external fungal infections.

Because The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than half of all antibiotics used in this country are prescribed inappropriately, it is important to note that antibiotics are ONLY effective against bacterial infections (e.g. strep throat, some pneumonia and sinus infections) and NOT viral infections (e.g. the common cold, most coughs and the flu).

In addition, colostrum produced by the mammary glands during the first few days of a baby's life helps guard him against colds, flu, polio, staph infections and viruses.

Keeping up with the recommended schedule of vaccinations provides the best protection for your dog against respiratory infections.2, 26 Dog Flu viruses are also causes of canine cough.

Several vaccines are available for your dog, and many veterinary clinics are using the canine bivalent flu vaccine that protects against H3N8 and H3N2 infections.