Improving prevention of and responses to flu outbreaks
New research suggests ways to reduce the likelihood that individuals and groups will become infected with influenza.
Swine flu outbreak in India raises concern
MIT study finds evidence that a new strain of H1N1 may carry dangerous mutations.
Biotech to the rescue
Ram Sasisekharan’s startups provide novel methods to fight disease and make better drugs.
It’s not too late to protect yourself against the flu
Even if you missed the two walk-in clinics on campus this month, you can still contact MIT Medical to get a flu shot.
MIT Medical sets single-day record for flu shots — again
Second flu clinic to be held Thursday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Stratton Student Center
Nanoparticle vaccine offers better protection
Particles that deliver vaccines directly to mucosal surfaces could defend against many infectious diseases.
Allocating flu vaccines to maximize number of people remaining healthy
Research could help prevent millions of people from becoming infected with the next pandemic flu
Keeping an eye on bird flu
MIT studies of two influenza viruses reveal genetic mutations that could result in pandemic flu.
Potential flu pandemic lurks
MIT study identifies influenza viruses circulating in pigs and birds that could pose a risk to humans.
MIT Medical sets new single-day record for flu shots
Second flu clinic being held Thursday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Student Center
Stopping influenza evolution before it starts
Model of flu proteins suggests new way to design vaccines that slow mutations.