Tag: Flu

Vaccine efficacy consistent in subgroups according to age, sex, race, and previous influenza vaccination

Significant increase shown by the company's analysis of its own data reflects the historically low levels of flu last year

ACIP makes no preferential recommendation when more than one licensed, recommended vaccine is available

Individuals with flu vaccination have lower risks for sepsis, stroke, and DVT, emergency department and ICU admissions

Patients exposed to influenza-like illness in medical office setting more likely to return with similar illness in next two weeks

Rates significantly lower among minorities, those with less education

Vaccination differences represent a large percentage of Black and Hispanic gaps in vaccination rates

Two-thirds saying they have or will get vaccine was driven by interest from adults 60 years and older

Uptake lower among Black, Asian, Hispanic adults versus Whites; those vaccinated less likely to receive high-dose vaccine

Odds also lower for having severe disease for patients vaccinated for influenza, pneumococcal disease