CDC Warns of Tough Flu Season Ahead
Flu cases and flu-related hospitalizations have risen sharply since October, with at least 6.4 million reported cases and 55,000 hospitalizations, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Survey: Many US Adults Not Planning to Get Flu Vaccine
Results of the survey included responses (916 via the web and 86 via telephone) from 1002 US adults from 50 states and the District of Columbia.
ACIP Recommendations Updated for 2019-2020 Flu Season
The age indication for Afluria Quadrivalent has been expanded to now include children as young as 6 months.
FDA Warns of “Cure-All” Products That Actually Contain Bleach
The FDA is warning consumers to stop using products known as Miracle or Master Mineral Solution, Miracle Mineral Supplement, MMS, Chlorine Dioxide Protocol, and Water Purification Solution due to numerous reports of significant health issues.
October May Be Best Time for Older Adults to Receive Flu Shot
It may be best for older adults to wait until October to receive their flu vaccine, unless that delay would cause them to skip getting their flu shot altogether.
AAP: Nasal Spray Influenza Vaccine Acceptable for 2019-2020 Season
The AAP says that in the 2019 to 2020 flu season, it will support the use of any licensed influenza vaccine, in accordance with guidance from the CDC.
CDC: Flu Season May Have Peaked
Though there has been a recent rise in the number of cases involving a more severe flu strain, flu season in the US has peaked.
The CDC Estimates 2018-2019 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness
Influenza vaccine efficacy, between November 23, 2018 and February 2, 2019, was 47% overall and 61% for young children.
Flu Vaccination During Pregnancy Does Not Cause Miscarriage
Not only is an influenza vaccine during pregnancy safe, it is necessary.
Antiviral Agents Compared for Treatment of Influenza
In otherwise healthy patients, influenza treatment with baloxavir marboxil was found to be comparable, and on some efficacy measures, superior to neuraminidase inhibitors.
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