Tag: Flu
Pediatric Flu Vaccine Guidelines Updated for 2019-20 Season
Any form of licensed, age-appropriate vaccine is acceptable, with no preferred formulation or product
ACIP Recommendations Updated for 2019-20 U.S. Flu Season
Age indication for Afluria Quadrivalent expanded to now include children as young as 6 months
Flu Vaccine Tied to Better Long-Term Outcomes in Elderly ICU Survivors
Those who are vaccinated have lower risk for stroke, death in year following ICU discharge
Educational Handout May Increase Receipt of Child Flu Shot
Providing educational intervention in waiting room before pediatric provider visit may be beneficial
CDC: Workplace Absenteeism High in 2017/2018 Flu Season
Peak level was significantly higher than the average during previous five influenza seasons
Exposure to 2009 pH1N1 Vaccine During Pregnancy Seems Safe
Exposure to pH1N1 influenza vaccine in utero not linked to most pediatric health outcomes
2018 to 2019 Influenza Season in U.S. Was Longest in 10 Years
Season was of moderate severity and lasted 21 weeks; illness mainly attributed to influenza A viruses
12 Percent of Caregivers Have Pediatric Flu Vaccine Hesitancy
Most hold inaccurate beliefs about flu, flu shots, including believing child will be protected with one shot
October May Be Best Time for Older Adults to Receive Flu Shot
Waning protection with early vaccine must be balanced with fewer vaccinated with compressed schedule, early peak
AAP: Nasal Spray Vaccine Against Flu Acceptable in 2019 to 2020
Based on current data, AAP Board of Directors says either injection or nasal spray vaccination OK
