The flu season is fast approaching and B.C. health officials are offering free flu vaccines in preparation. UBC experts are available for comment.
Oct 7, 2022
Adrian Ziemczonek estimates he’s put more than 500 needles into arms as a pharmacist who has provided immunizations to people in the community since 2015.
Oct 6, 2022
New research from University of British Columbia researchers suggests the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may drive more parents to immunize their children against the upcoming seasonal influenza strain.
Aug 13, 2020
UBC Prof. William Bowie discusses growing concerns over the H1N1 flu virus.
Jan 9, 2014
University of British Columbia researchers have found a potential way to develop universal flu vaccines and eliminate the need for seasonal flu vaccinations.
May 8, 2012
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have identified a number of tiny but powerful “genetic regulators” that are hijacked by avian and swine flu viruses during human infection.
Mar 29, 2012
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