Influenza

A recent study looked at the role of the influenza vaccine in COVID-19 susceptibility and severity

Preventive efforts, renewed interest in vaccinations drive milder flu season.

Peramivir injection (Rapivab; BioCryst) is approved for use in patients aged 6 months and older.

Baloxavir marboxil (Xofluza; Genentech) is the first single-dose influenza medicine approved for post-exposure prophylaxis.

Pharmacies are seeing an increased demand for flu vaccines in the first season that coincides with the coronavirus pandemic.

The combined landscape of flu and COVID-19 presents challenges to vaccine uptake.

Some health care providers are taking their flu immunization efforts to the road this year.

Approximately 1-third of parents who participated in a national survey said they are unlikely to have their child vaccinated against the flu amid the pandemic.

Anticipating higher demand for the flu vaccine this season, many pharmacy chains are expanding their services.

A new report illuminates the similarities and differences between COVID-19 and seasonal influenza.

A study evaluated interference between rhinovirus and influenza A virus during the 2009 pandemic.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

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