Influenza

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.

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

Study shows that efficacy is a major concern.

Only 50% of COPD patients are estimated to be vaccinated.

Which states are the most likely to vaccinate-and which ones are most likely to skip?

The age indication for some influenza vaccines has been expanded.

Biotech companies join forces to develop oral flu vaccines.

Exciting and upcoming developments, years in the making.

A study found that flu vaccines were less effective in mice given the food preservative tert-butylhydroquinone

Researchers targeting virus' receptors used to enter the body. 

Updated recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and outbreak management of seasonal influenza. 

CDC reports seasonal influenza activity remains elevated and widespread throughout U.S.