Cell-Cultured Superior to Egg-Derived Influenza Vaccine
Cell-cultured quadrivalent influenza vaccines may have greater effectiveness compared with standard, egg-derived quadrivalent influenza vaccines.
Influenza
Influenza Vaccine Not Linked to Decrease in Hospitalizations or Mortality Among Elderly
Targeting the elderly (individuals aged 65 years) for influenza vaccination may not decrease hospitalization or mortality rates in this population.
COVID-19 vs H1N1 Influenza: A Clinical Characteristic Comparison
Hospitalized patients withCOVID-19 had higher proportions of nonproductive cough, fatigue, and gastrointestinal symptoms as well as lower severity of illness scores compared with patients with H1N1 influenza.
Contribution of Leaky Vaccine Effect to Influenza Effectiveness
The observed intra-seasonal decreases of measured influenza vaccine effectiveness was only partially accounted for by leaky vaccine bias.
Fitbit Data Significantly Improves Prediction of Influenza-like Illnesses
Fitbit data significantly improved detection of influenza-like illness (ILI) in US patients.
Addressing Parents’ Concerns Improves Influenza Immunization Rates
Implementation of an influenza immunization program increased vaccinations rates from 44% to 57% the following year.
Antibiotic and Antiviral Combination to Treat Influenza
Compared with patients prescribed only an antiviral, patients who are prescribed both an antiviral and antibiotic have a lower risk for 3-day respiratory hospitalization.
Real-Time Flu Surveillance Could Be Improved by Wearable Device Data
Data collected from wearable devices significantly improved the real-time surveillance of influenza-like illness.
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.
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.
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