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CDC: Flu Has Started Early and With a Punch

United States has already seen 38,000 hospitalizations for flu; hospitals also treating high numbers of patients with RSV and COVID-19

ACR: Holding Methotrexate for Just a Week After Flu Vaccine Works for RA Patients

Authors say immune response similar for patients holding methotrexate for one week or two weeks

Flu, COVID-19 Vaccination Cover High Among Health Care Personnel

HCP who reported employer vaccination requirements had higher vaccination coverage for flu, COVID-19 primary series, COVID-19 booster

CDC Warns of Possible Severe Flu Season Ahead

Making matters worse, only 49 percent of Americans plan to get a flu shot during the 2022-2023 flu season

Flu Vaccine Offers Moderate Protection From Stroke

After full adjustment, association between influenza vaccination and ischemic stroke yielded adjusted odds ratio of 0.88

Flu Shot Recommended for All Children ≥6 Months, Early in Season

Antiviral treatment recommended for children who are hospitalized, have severe or progressive disease, or underlying conditions

Text Message Reminders Promote Receipt of Second Flu Shot

Text message reminders with embedded interactive educational information increase receipt, timeliness of second vaccine dose in children

Australia’s Current Flu Season Is Tough: Will America’s Be the Same?

Children ages 5 to 9 years had the highest flu rates, while those aged 4 years and younger and teenagers were also hit hard

Simultaneous Flu Vaccine, COVID-19 Booster Safe

Systemic reactions generally mild, slightly more likely among those receiving both vaccines compared with COVID-19 mRNA booster alone

NIH Trial Underway for Universal Flu Vaccine

Phase 1 trial testing both intranasal and intramuscular administration