COVID-19: Influenza Vaccine Key in Mitigating Healthcare Burden During Flu Season
During the upcoming flu season, it is essential to ensure a high coverage rate of vaccination, particularly among populations who are vulnerable to COVID-19.
Influenza
High Rates of Acute Cardiovascular Events Among Hospitalized Patients With Influenza
The rate of acute cardiovascular events was found to be high in adults hospitalized with influenza.
How to Prepare Patients for the New Influenza Season During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices encourages all Americans to receive the flu vaccine between September and October.
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 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.
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