Tag: Flu
2023 to 2024 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effective for Reducing Risk
VE against influenza-linked outpatient visits ranged from 33 to 49 percent, and against hospitalization from 41 to 44 percent among adults
Birth Month Linked to Timing of Influenza Vaccination in Young Children
Children born in October were most likely to be vaccinated in October and least likely to have influenza diagnosis
CDC: Although Season Not Over, Flu Activity Is Slowing Down
So far this season, the flu has caused at least 14 million illnesses, 150,000 hospitalizations, and 9,400 deaths
Many U.S. Nursing Home Residents Have Not Been Vaccinated for Flu, COVID-19, or RSV...
Second study shows that 42.2 and 18.3 percent of individuals aged 18 years and older reported receiving flu, updated COVID-19 shots
Recombinant Vaccine Confers More Protection Against Influenza
High-dose recombinant vaccine more effective than egg-based standard-dose vaccine among adults aged 50 to 64
Variability Seen in Use of Influenza Antiviral Agents in Children
Guideline-concordant antiviral use low for young children at high risk for influenza complications
Coadministration of COVID-19, Influenza Vaccines Seems Effective
Generally similar effectiveness against COVID-19 and seasonal influenza-related outcomes seen with coadministration
At-Home, Inhaled Flu Vaccine Could Be on Horizon
Research has shown that people older than 18 can use the nasal spray vaccine when given instructions without any additional guidance
Severity of Flu Season Was High for Children, Teens in 2022 to 2023
Lower proportion of children, teens hospitalized with influenza during 2022 to 2023 season were vaccinated versus previous years
IDSA: Wastewater Surveillance Allows Monitoring of Viral Infections
Positive correlation seen for composite influenza A virus signal with weekly confirmed clinical cases