Influenza

September 19, 2020

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued its recommendations for the 2020-2021 influenza season.

September 10, 2020

In a partnership with top health care experts, MJH Life Sciences™ COVID-19 Coalition will host its inaugural event, "Battling Dual Threats: Flu and COVID-19 Converge" on Tuesday, September 15, at 6 p.m. EDT.

September 02, 2020

NACDS is launching a nationwide awareness campaign on the importance of getting the flu vaccine this fall.

August 31, 2020

Results of a new study on immunization rates and current barriers at Wisconsin pharmacies demonstrated that collaborating with physicians could provide significant benefits to patients.

August 27, 2020

Experts caution about safety measures to take when offering parking lot vaccines.

August 25, 2020

Primary updates to the guidance includes the composition of the 2020-2021 flu vaccines and the recent licensures of 2 new influenza vaccines.

August 24, 2020

A school flu vaccine program resulted in decreased influenza hospitalizations for all age groups and fewer illness-related school absences, suggesting herd immunity.

August 17, 2020

Walgreens has announced its commitment to getting ahead of an early and condensed flu season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 13, 2020

The pharmaceutical company increased production by more than 25% in the United States.

August 11, 2020

Keep up-to-date on flu vaccine options and counseling considerations, especially as coronavirus disease 2019 continues to strike.

July 24, 2020

By adding an adjuvant to an existing vaccine treatment, it’s possible to optimize the body’s response to the presence of a virus.

July 13, 2020

A new national study of parent attitudes about immunizations found that just over a quarter of parents are hesitant about the flu vaccine.

July 06, 2020

The FDA has granted emergency use authorization to an additional combination diagnostic test for influenza and COVID-19.

June 26, 2020

Check out this week's most important coronavirus-related news.

June 25, 2020

Existing surveillance networks can track influenza-like illness and lead to improved assessments on impact, prevalence, and severity of COVID-19.

June 22, 2020

Keeping ahead of flu season and preventing illness through immunizations is critical to reducing an already-strained health care system.

June 17, 2020

The CDC released an updated vaccination guidance on administering routine vaccinations amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

March 26, 2020

Health care providers should look out for more than just respiratory diagnoses in patients when it comes to influenza-associated complications, according to a recent study. 

December 03, 2019

Conveniently for pharmacists and their patients, both the flu shot and Shingrix (RZV) can be administered during the same clinical visit.

October 21, 2019

First approved in 2018 for patients 12 years of age and older.