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H1N1 Vaccine Exposure During Fetal Life Not Associated With Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Sweta Gupta

Fetal exposure to the H1N1 vaccine is not associated with an increased risk for autism spectrum disorder or autistic disorder in children.

High Rates of Acute Cardiovascular Events Among Hospitalized Patients With Influenza

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Brandon May

The rate of acute cardiovascular events was found to be high in adults hospitalized with influenza.

In-Hospital Heart Failure Deaths Down With Routine Vaccinations

For patients with heart failure, influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations are associated with lower in-hospital mortality.

COVID-19: Influenza Vaccine Key in Mitigating Healthcare Burden During Flu Season

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Zahra Masoud

During the upcoming flu season, it is essential to ensure a high coverage rate of vaccination, particularly among populations who are vulnerable to COVID-19.

Pimodivir Influenza Development Program Discontinued

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Brian Park, PharmD

The efficacy and safety of pimodivir, an inhibitor of influenza virus polymerase basic protein 2, was being investigated in two phase 3 studies.

ACIP: Influenza Vaccination Recommendations for 2020-2021

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Diana Ernst, RPh

Influenza vaccination should occur by the end of October, if possible.

Pulmonary Pathobiology Distinct in Lungs of People Who Died From COVID-19 vs Influenza

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Jessica Nye, PhD

The pulmonary pathobiology of patients who died from respiratory failure caused by COVID-19 vs influenza was found to be distinct.

Underutilization of Influenza Vaccination in Populations at High-Risk for Complications

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Influenza vaccinations were found to be underutilized among groups who are considered to be at high risk for complications from infection.

COVID-19: Seasonality of Coronaviruses May Provide Insight for Future SARS-CoV-2 Circulation

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Zahra Masoud

Following the initial pandemic wave of SARS-CoV-2 infections, it is unclear what trajectory of transition SARS-CoV-2 might take.

Novel Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Test Demonstrates Good Sensitivity, Specificity

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Britt Gambino

The Theraflu Home FluTest, a novel rapid influenza diagnostic test, demonstrated good sensitivity and specificity for both influenza A and B viruses.

Invasive Aspergillosis Superinfection Possible in Symptomatic COVID-19

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Zahra Masoud

Critically ill patients hospitalized with COVID-19 — particularly those who develop ARDS — may also experience an opportunistic aspergillosis superinfection.

Reduced Hospitalization Among People With Diabetes With Multi-Season Influenza Vaccination

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Zahra Masoud

Influenza hospitalizations were decreased among people with diabetes when vaccines were received in multiple influenza seasons.

Influenza Vaccination Not Associated With Major Congenital Malformations

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Zahra Masoud

Study reveals no evidence for an association between first-trimester vaccination and major malformations or congenital heart defects in infants.

Proper Technique Needed to Avoid Influenza Vaccination-Induced Bursitis

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Bradley van Paridon

A team of investigators conducted a retrospective cohort study to determine the risk of subdeltoid bursitis associated with the administration of the influenza vaccine.

Reactogenicity of Enhanced Influenza Vaccines in Older Adults

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Bradley van Paridon

A team of investigators report on the findings from a randomized controlled trial of 3 enhanced influenza vaccines and a standard-dose vaccine in older adults.

Monitoring for Trends in COVID-19 Needed

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Zahra Masoud

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, New York State implemented a series of community mitigation strategies, and monitoring approaches are needed to assess the effect of these interventions.

Cell-Cultured Superior to Egg-Derived Influenza Vaccine

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Zahra Masoud

Cell-cultured quadrivalent influenza vaccines may have greater effectiveness compared with standard, egg-derived quadrivalent influenza vaccines.

Influenza Vaccine Not Linked to Decrease in Hospitalizations or Mortality Among Elderly

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Zahra Masoud

Targeting the elderly (individuals aged 65 years) for influenza vaccination may not decrease hospitalization or mortality rates in this population.

Poorer Clinical Outcomes in COVID-19 Driven by Comorbidities

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Virginia A. Schad, PharmD, RPh

In laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19, patients with any comorbidities have experienced poorer clinical outcomes compared with those without comorbidities.

COVID-19 vs H1N1 Influenza: A Clinical Characteristic Comparison

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Bryant Moeller

Hospitalized patients withCOVID-19 had higher proportions of nonproductive cough, fatigue, and gastrointestinal symptoms as well as lower severity of illness scores compared with patients with H1N1 influenza.