Tag: Flu
In-Hospital Morbidity, Mortality Up With Flu in Heart Failure
Higher incidence seen for in-hospital mortality, acute respiratory failure, acute kidney injury
Updated Guidelines Developed for Diagnosing, Treating Influenza
Rapid molecular assays should be used to improve diagnosis; antivirals should begin as soon as possible
Racial Disparities Seen Among Teens Undergoing Flu Vaccination
Hispanics have higher odds of vaccination, blacks have lower odds compared with whites
Influenza Hospitalization More Likely in Underweight, Obese
Clinicians should consider body mass index when deciding on treatment course
Flu Vaccine Linked to Reduced Risk for Death in Heart Failure
After adjustment for confounders, vaccine linked to lower all-cause, cardiovascular death
Low Levels of Flu Reported in U.S. From May to October
Seasonal influenza activity was also found to be low in the Southern Hemisphere
Prior-Season Vaccination Does Not Curb Flu Shot Effectiveness
Vaccine effectiveness in children varies by flu type, vaccine type but is not reduced with prior shots
High-Dose Flu Vaccine May Cut Hospitalization in Dialysis Patients
Significant reduction seen in hospitalization with receipt of high-dose versus standard-dose vaccine
FDA Approves First New Influenza Drug in 20 Years
Antiviral drug reduces symptoms of uncomplicated influenza when taken within 48 hours of onset
Giving Flu Shots in Pharmacies Could Up Vaccination Coverage
Reduction in influenza cases, deaths, costs by adding pharmacies during influenza epidemics
