Fitbit Data Significantly Improves Prediction of Influenza-like Illnesses
Fitbit data significantly improved detection of influenza-like illness (ILI) in US patients.
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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.
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.
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