Can an universal influenza vaccine exist?

The Doctor’s Note: Can a universal flu vaccine end annual vaccination?

You’ve probably heard about this season’s flu outbreak, because it is more severe than in year’s past. In this week’s blog, Dr. Callahan, who recently joined the BCBSKS staff, shares more details about the flu vaccination and if a universal vaccine could replace annual flu shots. Continue reading “The Doctor’s Note: Can a universal flu vaccine end annual vaccination?”

Back-to-school vaccinations

It’s the time of year again where kids are covered in bug bites and the excitement of Fourth of July fireworks has worn off. The summer sun is sweltering, the air conditioning is always running, and an afternoon at the pool is all you can do to cool off. You can hear school bells in the distance which means it’s almost time to head back to school. Continue reading “Back-to-school vaccinations”