Researchers show that altering the molecular interactions between the flu virus and host genes stunts virus replication

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have discovered a new aspect of the flu virus and how it interacts with antibodies in the lungs

Since the start of the 2017-18 flu season in October, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported over 65,735 positive tests for the virus in the U.S., resulting in hundreds of deaths

Immune history influences vaccine effectiveness, interacting with other potential problems arising from the manufacturing process

Seasonal flu vaccines must be updated each year to match the influenza viruses that are predicted to be most common during the upcoming flu season, but protection doesn't always meet expectations

New approach developed at UCLA could help curtail hospitalizations due to influenza infection

No greater risk of reaction than for those without an allergy