Topic
Influenza
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MIT Medical shatters previous one-day flu-shot record
During the community flu clinic on Oct. 3, at least 9,378 people on campus had received vaccinations — an average of one shot every 3.8 seconds.
October 16, 2019 -
Cholesterol helps flu virus escape through host cell’s membrane
Study could shed light on how many other proteins bind with membrane cholesterol.
November 20, 2017 -
MIT Medical shatters one-day flu shot record
This year’s clinic lived up to its reputation as one of the most efficient operations at MIT.
November 1, 2017 -
Biochemists discover mechanism that helps flu viruses evolve
Influenza viruses can hijack host cellular machinery to help mutated viral proteins fold and function.
September 26, 2017 -
Tracking the spread of bird flu
Asian flu strains can enter North America through Alaska, study finds.
March 17, 2017 -
Nearly 5,000 shots given at first campus flu clinic of 2016
Second clinic to take place Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Stratton Student Center.
October 19, 2016 -
Engineers design programmable RNA vaccines
Tests in mice show the vaccines work against Ebola, influenza, and a common parasite.
July 4, 2016 -
Sneezing produces complex fluid cascade, not a simple spray
High-speed imaging shows how fluid breaks apart in air, may help identify super-spreaders.
February 10, 2016 -
It’s not too late to protect yourself against flu
November 9, 2015 -
More than 5,000 shots given at first campus flu clinic of the semester
A second clinic will take place Friday, Oct. 16 in the Stratton Student Center.
October 13, 2015 -
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.
June 10, 2015 -
Swine flu outbreak in India raises concern
MIT study finds evidence that a new strain of H1N1 may carry dangerous mutations.
March 11, 2015 -
MIT Medical sets third-straight, single-day record for flu shots
October 20, 2014 -
Biotech to the rescue
Ram Sasisekharan’s startups provide novel methods to fight disease and make better drugs.
April 26, 2014 -
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.
October 21, 2013 -
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
October 8, 2013 -
Nanoparticle vaccine offers better protection
Particles that deliver vaccines directly to mucosal surfaces could defend against many infectious diseases.
September 25, 2013 -
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
June 14, 2013 -
Keeping an eye on bird flu
MIT studies of two influenza viruses reveal genetic mutations that could result in pandemic flu.
June 6, 2013 -
Potential flu pandemic lurks
MIT study identifies influenza viruses circulating in pigs and birds that could pose a risk to humans.
May 10, 2013