Influenza
From the Journals
Flu outbreaks may be more intense in small cities
In small cities, epidemics were more intensely focused on shorter periods at the peak of flu season. In large cities, incidence was more diffuse...
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CDC: Trivalent adjuvanted influenza vaccine aIIV3 safe in elderly adults
ATLANTA – Postlicensure surveillance shows no new or unexpected adverse events with aIIV3 (FLUAD).
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Single-dose influenza drug baloxavir similar to oseltamivir in efficacy
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Live attenuated flu vaccine gets ACIP nod for 2018-2019 season
No preferential recommendation is made for one flu vaccine product over another.
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Simple tool improves inpatient influenza vaccination rates
TORONTO – The influenza rate could have been improved by an additional 22% had 77% of patients not refused vaccination.
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ESBL-B before colorectal surgery ups risk of surgical site infection
MADRID – ESBL-B appears to be a factor in infection after colorectal surgery.
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Phase 2 ‘universal flu vaccine’ trial announced
NIAID announced that is sponsoring a phase 2 trial of a universal flu vaccine, M-001, which could protect against many current and emerging...
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Common infections are potent risk factor for MI, stroke
ORLANDO – Huge U.K. registry identifies a novel cardiovascular risk factor: hospitalization for UTI or respiratory infection.
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Flu activity continues to decline
Influenza-related pediatric deaths dropped below double digits for the first time in 6 weeks.
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Flu activity takes another turn for the better
Hospitalizations and pediatric deaths show no signs of slowing, however.
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2 new influenza strains recommended for next season