Influenza

Patients with psychosis, depression, and anxiety exhibit higher rates of vaccine hesitancy.

Global virus and public health experts gathered to assess the need for an enhanced response to the bird flu spreading among humans and animals.

Investigators specifically analyze information on influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations.

The designation addresses the unmet need for prevention of H5N1, which remains a global health risk, and a phase 1 trial of the vaccine was initiated in November 2024.

Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations experts warned of the potential for bird flu to become a pandemic event if officials don’t prepare quickly.

Researchers investigated the acceptability of community pharmacy-led influenza vaccination and patients’ willingness to return for future immunization.

With the disease burden remaining high, CVS Health announces new flu testing and treatment capabilities at approximately 1600 locations in selected states.

US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins detailed her organization’s plans to combat the bird flu and quell the concerns of rising grocery store costs.

The next-gen molecular Metrix was given emergency use authorization for its ability to test for SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A and B viruses.

Experts believe a bird flu outbreak is responsible for hundreds of dead birds washing ashore on the beaches of Chicago.

In their exploration of 2 separate respiratory virus seasons, researchers examined the severity of illness for SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus.

The US government is entrusting mRNA vaccine pioneers Moderna to develop protection for the gradually increasing threat of avian influenza.

Researchers compared the safety and reactogenicity of simultaneous doses of recombinant zoster vaccine paired with 2 separate types of inactivated influenza vaccines.

There are a lack of data available on the optimal antiviral medication for nonsevere flu.

The individual who first reported severe bird flu and hospitalization has since succumbed to their illness.

Researchers compared simultaneous and sequential administration of the mRNA COVID-19 and inactivated influenza vaccines.

Using the DASH Rapid PCR System, providers can yield test results in under 1 minute of hands-on time.

Researchers addressed vaccine effectiveness for individuals with direct household contacts that reported influenza.

Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, APRN, sat down with Drug Topics to discuss the importance of COVID-19 and influenza vaccination.

Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, APRN, discussed declining influenza and COVID-19 vaccination rates and how it has created a looming threat for public health officials.

Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, APRN, discussed the importance of annual vaccination and overall health awareness and literacy during the winter flu season.

As the H5 bird flu outbreak gradually impacts human health in the US, health care experts weighed in on possibilities of a future vaccine.

Dozens of presentations at IDWeek 2024 focused on available immunizations, such as those for COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus, and flu.

The Healgen Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test is the first at-home test to be granted marketing authorization using a traditional premarket review pathway.

Researchers addressed the association between older individuals who received an influenza vaccine and their risk of stroke following vaccination.

The vaccine will be made available via third-party online pharmacies.

Roche announced positive topline results from the phase 3 CENTERSTONE study that evaluated the efficacy of baloxavir marboxil for the reduction of direct flu transmission.

The CDC confirmed another human bird flu case, marking the first instance of the virus in a human without occupational exposure to infected birds or dairy cattle during the 2024 outbreak.

“While seasonal variation exists, it is expected that seniors will continue to benefit from flu vaccines that are stronger than the traditional standard-dose vaccines,” wrote investigators.

The composition of the latest flu vaccine has changed. Here’s what pharmacists need to know.