Tag: Flu

Children born in October were most likely to be vaccinated in October and least likely to have influenza diagnosis

So far this season, the flu has caused at least 14 million illnesses, 150,000 hospitalizations, and 9,400 deaths

Second study shows that 42.2 and 18.3 percent of individuals aged 18 years and older reported receiving flu, updated COVID-19 shots

High-dose recombinant vaccine more effective than egg-based standard-dose vaccine among adults aged 50 to 64

Guideline-concordant antiviral use low for young children at high risk for influenza complications

Generally similar effectiveness against COVID-19 and seasonal influenza-related outcomes seen with coadministration

Research has shown that people older than 18 can use the nasal spray vaccine when given instructions without any additional guidance

Lower proportion of children, teens hospitalized with influenza during 2022 to 2023 season were vaccinated versus previous years

Positive correlation seen for composite influenza A virus signal with weekly confirmed clinical cases

Those living in a state with a vaccine mandate during 2020 to 2021 flu season had higher probability of receiving flu shot