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About 61 percent of pregnant women received the influenza vaccination and 56.6 percent received the reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination in 2019 to 2020

~60 Percent of Pregnant Women Got Flu Shot in 2019 to 2020

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56.6 percent received Tdap in pregnancy; highest cover seen with provider offer, referral for vaccination
One-third of parents say they will forgo the flu vaccination for their children this year

Only Two-Thirds of Parents Planning to Get Flu Shots for Their Children

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Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, only one-third of parents see the flu vaccine as more necessary this year
Flu shots may be more important than ever this year

As Flu Season Approaches, Clinicians Brace for Potential ‘Twindemic’

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Reluctance, fear to leave home may impact the amount of people willing to receive the flu vaccine this year, expert tells HD Live!
Among children with COVID-19 or seasonal influenza

Child Hospital, ICU Admission Rates Similar for COVID-19, Flu

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But more clinical symptoms reported at the time of diagnosis for children with COVID-19 versus flu
Maternal influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 vaccination during pregnancy is not associated with risk for autism spectrum disorder in offspring

Maternal H1N1 Flu Vaccination Not Linked to Autism in Offspring

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Prenatal exposure not associated with diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, autistic disorder
Among adults hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza

Heart Events Observed for ~12 Percent of Adults Hospitalized With Flu

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Acute heart failure and acute ischemic heart disease are most common cardiovascular events
A school-located influenza vaccination intervention is associated with a reduction in the incidence of influenza hospitalization

School-Located Influenza Vaccine Intervention Beneficial

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SLIV intervention linked to drop in incidence of influenza hospitalization in school-aged children, adults
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations have been updated to include the influenza vaccination for the 2020 to 2021 season; the recommendations were published in the Aug. 21 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

ACIP Issues Recommendations for 2020 to 2021 Flu Vaccination

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Components of influenza vaccines updated for 2020-2021; two new vaccine options available for seniors
For U.S. patients undergoing dialysis

Racial, Ethnic Disparities in Flu Shot Seen at Dialysis Facilities

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Vaccination lower at U.S. dialysis facilities with higher proportions of Black and Hispanic patients
Excess mortality during the peak of the 1918 H1N1 influenza pandemic was comparable to that seen early in the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in New York City

Excess Mortality During Peak of 1918 Flu Similar to COVID-19 in NYC

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Incidence rate ratio for all-cause mortality 0.70 during peak of 1918 H1N1 flu, early COVID-19