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Nasal COVID vaccine boost increases IgA responses linked to variant neutralisation

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A novel nasal booster approach may help close the gap between systemic vaccination and infection-blocking mucosal immunity, offering fresh insight into next-generation COVID vaccine strategies.  Study: Intranasal booster drives class switching and homing of memory B cells for mucosal IgA response. Image Credit: Jo Panuwat D / Shutterstock Current intramuscular vaccines excel at eliciting blood-based … Read more

Don’t delay seeking help for children with flu symptoms, Hong Kong parents urged

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A leading Hong Kong medical expert has urged parents not to delay seeking diagnosis and treatment for children with flu symptoms, following a spate of severe cases complicated by other viral and bacterial infections. Dr Mike Kwan Yat-wah, an honorary associate professor at the University of Hong Kong’s department of paediatrics and adolescent medicine, warned … Read more