Tag: Flu
Single-Dose Baloxavir Treatment Can Reduce Influenza Transmission
Transmission of laboratory-confirmed influenza significantly lower with baloxavir versus placebo by day 5
Local Outbreaks Can Motivate the Vaccine-Hesitant, Poll Finds
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, March 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- COVID-19 and influenza burned through the U.S. during this year’s cold and flu...
Hospital Admissions for Children With Flu Climbing Across the United States
Fifty-seven pediatric influenza-related deaths have been recorded for the 2024/2025 season
CDC IDs Trends in Pediatric Flu Deaths With Influenza-Linked Encephalopathy
Based on preliminary data for 2024 to 2025, 13 percent of pediatric deaths had influenza-associated encephalopathy, encephalitis
Second Flu Vaccine Meeting Canceled — What Happens Next?
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Feb. 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A federal vaccine advisory panel work session focused on next year's flu shot...
Serious Neurologic Complications Uncommon in Children Younger Than 5 With Flu
Incidence rates generally higher in children aged younger than 2 years
CDC: U.S. Influenza Activity in the United States Remains Elevated
High or very high outpatient respiratory illness activity reported in 43 states in last week of January
COVID-19 Linked to More Severe Outcomes Than Flu, RSV in 2022-2023 Season
30-day risk for death slightly higher for COVID-19 than influenza or RSV; 180-day mortality also higher for COVID-19
Americans Still Consider COVID Major Public Health Threat
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- People still see COVID-19 as an ongoing public health threat, even though the...
First U.S. Death From Bird Flu Reported in Louisiana
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A Louisiana resident has died after being hospitalized with bird flu in December...
