Immune Responses

A study of more than 16,000 American blood samples found many more estimated COVID-19 infections than reported in official case counts. Antibodies to the virus were scarce, however.

Positive results in two more vaccine trials add to a small but growing list of successes among COVID-19 treatment candidates. The results are encouraging, say vaccine experts.

“No matter how you slice this, this is good news,” said Anthony Fauci, M.D., the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert.

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We are training our staff, residents and family members on the annual flu vaccines. I hear that this year a high-dose vaccine is available. Does Fluzone High-Dose influenza vaccine work better?

In another boost for fish oil, a study has found it enhances the function of B cells, which can benefit immunocompromised individuals.