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Influenza
What to expect this influenza season
September 29, 2022
Ian McGovern, Epidemiologist, Senior Manager at CSL Seqirus, discusses new data on influenza gathered in a recent study, and how influenza rates are expecting to rise in the 2022 to 2023 flu season.
Influenza effects and prevention in children
September 28, 2022
In a recent report, the American Academy of Pediatrics discussed how influenza affects children and how it can be prevented.
Early oseltamivir improves outcomes in children with influenza
September 22, 2022
Hospitalized children treated with early oseltamivir (Tamiflu, Gilead Sciences) for influenza had a shorter stay and were less likely to be transferred to an intensive care unit or require other treatment.
AAP: Text message reminders raise flu vaccination rates
August 16, 2022
In a recent study, researchers found that text message reminders led to increased influenza vaccination rates, along with many receiving the vaccine sooner.
AAP issues recommendations for 2021-2022 flu season
September 07, 2021
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued its recommendations for the upcoming influenza season, including guidance on administering the vaccine to patients with COVID-19.
Readying the practice for an efficient flu season
August 12, 2021
How medical practices can create effective vaccination programs for the months ahead
Using patient portals to improve flu shot rates
July 29, 2021
Patient portals can be a powerful communication tool for both clinician and family, but can they also be used to improve uptake of the annual influenza vaccine?
Do flu shots during pregnancy lead to adverse childhood health outcomes?
June 14, 2021
Many pregnant women are given the season influenza vaccination to provide protection for both mother and child. A study examines whether this vaccination is linked to adverse health outcomes in childhood.
Are primary prevention strategies altering the course of the perfect storm?
February 23, 2021
As 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?
Do interventions improve flu vaccinations in vulnerable kids?
February 11, 2021
Improving influenza vaccination coverage is important for all children, but some are at greater risk for poorer outcomes. A review examines whether interventions can improve vaccine coverage.