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Influenza Subunit Vaccine Noninferior to Split-Virion Vaccine in Phase 3 Trial

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers assessed the safety and immunogenicity of an egg culture-based quadrivalent inactivated nonadjuvanted subunit influenza vaccine.

Influenza Vaccine Tied to Lower Alzheimer Disease Risk in Older Adults

Influenza vaccination is associated with a reduced Alzheimer disease risk among older U.S. adults, according to a study published online.

Influenza A(H3N2) Predominant Strain During 2021 to 2022 Season

Throughout the 2021 to 2022 influenza season, the predominant virus was influenza A(H3N2), according to published research.

What Effect Does the Influenza Vaccine Have on Alzheimer Disease Risk?

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Using a large US claims database, researchers compared the risk for incident AD between patients with and without a prior influenza vaccination.

Concomitant Influenza Vaccination, COVID-19 Booster Safe

Simultaneous administration of COVID-19 mRNA booster and influenza vaccines may increase the likelihood of systemic reactions.

Register-Based Cohort Studies Optimal for Estimates of Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness

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Maria Arini Lopez, PT, DPT, CSCS, CMTPT

Researchers evaluated 3 different study designs to determine their accuracy in measuring influenza vaccine effectiveness among older patients.

NIH Trial Underway for Universal Flu Vaccine

The National Institutes of Health Clinical Center has begun a phase I trial of a potential universal influenza vaccine.

Vasculitis Risk With mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine vs Influenza Vaccine

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Sheila Jacobs

Researchers assessed the association between the onset of systemic vasculitis following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination.

Does Influenza Vaccination Benefit Patients Hospitalized With Diabetes?

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Pam Brick

Does influenza vaccination protect patients hospitalized for diabetes against the risk for poor outcomes and complications?

Influenza Vaccination Decreases Risk of Mortality in Older Adults With Cardiovascular Disease

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Maria Arini Lopez, PT, DPT, CSCS, CMTPT

Researchers assessed the protective effects of influenza vaccination among older adults with cardiovascular disease.

Exercise May Boost Immune Response to Flu Vaccine

Physical activity and acute exercise offer some benefit for influenza vaccination response, according to a review published online.

Concomitant Flu Vaccine, COVID-19 Booster in Older Adults: Safety, Immunogenicity

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Pam Brick

A phase 2 study assessed safety and immunogenicity of administering a high-dose quadrivalent influenza vaccine with a mRNA-1273 vaccine booster dose in older adults.

FDA Authorizes Direct-to-Consumer Test to Detect COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV

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Brian Park, PharmD

The test is the first non-prescription multi-analyte COVID-19 test that allows individuals to test nasal swab samples self-collected at home.

Risk of Bias in Test-Negative Studies on COVID-19, Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers evaluated the risk of confounding bias in simulated test-negative studies that assessed estimated COVID-19 and influenza vaccine effectiveness.

Demographic Differences in COVID-19 vs Non-COVID-19 Severe Pneumonia

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Sheila Jacobs

In patients with severe pneumonia, how do clinical characteristics, comorbidities, and mortality rates differ between those with vs without COVID-19?

Inhaled Zanamivir vs Oral Oseltamivir on Influenza-Related Hospitalization Risk

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Bradley van Paridon

Researchers conducted a study that compared early treatment with inhaled zanamivir vs oral oseltamivir on the risk for hospitalization or death due to influenza infection.

Live Attenuated Flu Vaccine Does Not Appear to Increase Frequency of Asthma Exacerbations

For children aged 5 to 17 years with asthma, quadrivalent live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV4) is noninferior to quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV4) for frequency of asthma exacerbations.

Risk for Shoulder Conditions Small After Vaccination in Deltoid Muscle

There is a small absolute risk for shoulder conditions after intramuscular vaccination administered in the deltoid muscle.

Effect of Baloxavir Marboxil vs Oseltamivir on Familial Influenza Transmission

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Virginia A. Schad, PharmD, RPh

Researchers compared the incidence of intra-familial influenza transmission after treatment of the first family member with baloxavir marboxil vs oseltamivir.

Coadministration of QIV-HD Influenza Vaccine, mRNA-1273 COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe

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Sheila Jacobs

Researchers examined the safety and immunogenicity of administering a high-dose quadrivalent influenza vaccine and a third dose of mRNA-1273 vaccine booster concomitantly.