Tag: Flu

SARS-CoV-2 coinfection occurred in 6 percent of pediatric influenza-associated hospitalizations

American Heart Association advises flu vaccine is effective for prevention, particularly for seniors and those with heart disease

Vaccination will be key to keeping patients healthy through the winter holidays

Less pneumonia, fewer cardiovascular events, deaths, hospitalizations seen during peak flu season

United States has already seen 38,000 hospitalizations for flu; hospitals also treating high numbers of patients with RSV and COVID-19

Authors say immune response similar for patients holding methotrexate for one week or two weeks

HCP who reported employer vaccination requirements had higher vaccination coverage for flu, COVID-19 primary series, COVID-19 booster

Making matters worse, only 49 percent of Americans plan to get a flu shot during the 2022-2023 flu season

After full adjustment, association between influenza vaccination and ischemic stroke yielded adjusted odds ratio of 0.88

Antiviral treatment recommended for children who are hospitalized, have severe or progressive disease, or underlying conditions