Tag: Flu
Flu Vaccine 36 Percent Effective Against A(H3N2) in 2021/2022
All sequenced A(H3N2) viruses belonged to genetic group 3C.2a1b subclade 2a.2, which was antigenically different from 2021-2022 vaccine component
U.S. to Release Flu Meds From National Stockpile to Ease Shortages
Decision comes as the nation suffers from an unusually early and hard flu season, with about 9,300 deaths so far
Coinfection With Flu, SARS-CoV-2 Described in Children
SARS-CoV-2 coinfection occurred in 6 percent of pediatric influenza-associated hospitalizations
Half of U.S. Adults Not Concerned About the Flu
American Heart Association advises flu vaccine is effective for prevention, particularly for seniors and those with heart disease
Feds Urge Vaccination as ‘Tripledemic’ Hits More Americans
Vaccination will be key to keeping patients healthy through the winter holidays
Flu Shots Cut Some Cardiac Complications in Patients With Heart Failure
Less pneumonia, fewer cardiovascular events, deaths, hospitalizations seen during peak flu season
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
