Influenza
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NIAID advances universal flu vaccine candidate into phase 1 trial
“It could be longer lasting than the traditional flu vaccine and give us what we call super seasonal protection that might go beyond just one flu...
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Influenza-related maternal morbidity has more than doubled over 15 years
“The findings suggest that influenza may either be a contributor to rising rates of severe maternal morbidity or synergistically amplifying...
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CLL, MBL had lower response rates to flu vaccination, compared with healthy adults
Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis were assessed for their immune response.
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COVID protections suppressed flu season in U.S.
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FDA expands Xofluza indication to include postexposure flu prophylaxis
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Few women hospitalized for influenza have been vaccinated
“A provider recommendation, combined with an offer to administer a flu vaccine at the time of visit, remains one of the best ways” to increase flu...
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Flu vaccine significantly cuts pediatric hospitalizations
More than half (58%) of hospitalized children had underlying medical conditions and 38% had at least one hospitalization in the past year.
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Tough to tell COVID from smoke inhalation symptoms — And flu season’s coming
“Any time someone comes in with even some of those symptoms, we ask ourselves, ‘Is it COVID?’ At the end of the day, clinically speaking, I still...
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Flu and pneumonia vaccination tied to lower dementia risk
These preliminary data suggest that vaccination against both respiratory illnesses may lower the risk for cognitive decline and dementia.
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Higher stroke rates seen among patients with COVID-19 compared with influenza
Clinicians should be vigilant for symptoms and signs of acute ischemic stroke in patients with COVID-19.
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ACIP approves flu vaccine recommendations for 2020-2021
Next season’s vaccination options include new high-dose quadrivalent vaccines for seniors.