May 1st 2024
ICD-10 accuracy varied by age of the patient, influenza season definition, time between onset and testing, and clinical setting.
Short message service reminder led to higher influenza vaccination among SRMC children
October 11th 2023Compared to clinician nudges alone, higher receipt of influenza vaccination among children with special risk medical conditions (SRMCs) was observed when their respective parents received an additional short message service (SMS) reminder.
Combination test for COVID-19, influenza A/B, RSV receives FDA 510(k) clearance
August 3rd 2023Previously available under an Emergency Use Authorization, the combination test can detect and distinguish COVID-19, influenza A/B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The clearance comes ahead of respiratory season, which, according to BD, could result in another “tripledemic” threat.
Are primary prevention strategies altering the course of the perfect storm?
February 23rd 2021As the 2020-2021 influenza season loomed, many in health care worried that the seasonal disease would add to the extraordinary burden of coronavirus disease 2019 and create a perfect storm. Have various prevention strategies helped prevent this potential issue?