Tag: Flu
First U.S. Death From Bird Flu Reported in Louisiana
Confidence in Vaccines Both Steady and Rising in U.S. Adults
Increases seen in acceptance for new respiratory syncytial virus vaccines
CDC Reports Potentially Troublesome Mutations in Bird Flu Found in Louisiana Patient
Influenza Vaccine Effective Against Severe Illness in Children
Vaccine effectiveness of 52.8 percent seen for ED visits, 52.3 percent for noncritical hospitalization, 50.4 percent for critical hospitalization
Just Over Half of Children Hospitalized With Flu Receive Antivirals
Factors associated with higher odds of antiviral receipt include clinical influenza testing, ICU admission
2013 to 2022 Saw Increase in Influenza Testing at Hospital ED Visits
Percentage of annual ED visits with an influenza test ordered or provided increased from 2.5 to 10.9 percent
Patient Hospitalized in Louisiana With First U.S. Case of Severe Bird Flu
COVID-19, Flu, RSV Vaccine Coverage Low for Nursing Home Residents
As of Nov. 10, 2024, 29.7 percent of nursing home residents had received a 2024 to 2025 COVID-19 vaccine
COVID-19, Flu, RSV Vaccine Coverage Low for Adults in 2024 to 2025 Season
34.7 percent of adults reported having received influenza vaccine; 17.9 percent received COVID-19 vaccine
Antiviral Treatment Underutilized for Children, Teens With Flu
Since 2017 to 2018 season, there has been a decrease in the proportion of hospitalized children receiving antiviral treatment
