Tag: Flu
Viral Infections Linked to Increased Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Associations seen for HIV infection, SARS-CoV-2 infection, other viral infections with coronary heart disease, stroke
Two Flu Vaccine Doses Boost Benefit for Children Younger Than 3 Years
No significant benefit seen for two doses when the age range was broadened to children younger than 9 years
Flu Vaccine Uptake Consistently Highest for Asian Patients, Lowest for Black Patients
Findings seen across flu seasons and age groups
Report Highlights Pediatric Influenza-Associated Encephalopathy in 2024-2025 Season
109 cases of IAE described, of which 34 percent were acute necrotizing encephalopathy and 66 percent were other IAEs
Guidelines Issued for Vaccination as Part of Cardiovascular Care
Recommendations encourage flu, pneumococcal, COVID-19, RSV, and zoster vaccinations in individuals with cardiovascular disease
2024-2025 Season Saw High Number of Pediatric Influenza-Associated Deaths
280 influenza-associated pediatric deaths reported through Sept. 13, 2025, representing national rate of 3.8 per 1 million children
Natural Language Processing Algorithms Can ID High-Risk Childhood Asthma Subgroup
Pneumonia, influenza A/B, and asthma exacerbation risks highest in those positive for both Predetermined Asthma Criteria and Asthma Predictive Index
West Coast States Issue Their Own COVID, Flu, RSV Vaccine Rules
California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington recommend COVID shots for young children, older adults and pregnant women
Influenza-Linked Hospitalization Rate High in 2024 to 2025 Flu Season
Cumulative influenza-associated hospitalization rate surpassed end-of-season rates during period starting with 2010 to 2011 season
