Universal FLU-v Influenza Vaccine, Immunogenic and Warrants Further Testing
The adjuvanted, broad-spectrum influenza vaccine FLU-v was found to be immunogenic and merits phase 3 development to explore efficacy.
Influenza
Does Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Increase Risk for Guillain-Barré Syndrome?
Researchers determined the risk for Guillain-Barré Syndrome following seasonal influenza vaccination in a real-world study.
FDA to Review Baloxavir for Pediatric Use, Postexposure Prophylaxis of Influenza
Baloxavir inhibits the endonuclease activity of the polymerase acidic protein resulting in inhibition of influenza virus replication.
Addressing Parents’ Concerns Improves Influenza Immunization Rates
Implementation of an influenza immunization program increased vaccinations rates from 44% to 57% the following year.
Neuraminidase Inhibitor Treatment for Influenza B-Related Pneumonia
Early neuraminidase inhibitor therapy may result in better outcomes in patients hospitalized with influenza B-related pneumonia.
Fluad Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine Approved for Older Adults
The FDA has approved Fluad Quadrivalent for active immunization in patients 65 years of age and older against influenza disease caused by influenza virus subtypes A and types B contained in the vaccine.
Oseltamivir Not Linked to Increase Risk for Neuropsychiatric Events
No difference was seen in the risk for serious neuropsychiatric events in patients who received oseltamivir in the 30 days after influenza diagnosis compared with those who did not.
Evaluation of Trivalent vs Quadrivalent Inactivated Vaccine for Influenza B
Despite the higher effectiveness of the quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine against the added B virus lineage, trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine.
Antibiotic and Antiviral Combination to Treat Influenza
Compared with patients prescribed only an antiviral, patients who are prescribed both an antiviral and antibiotic have a lower risk for 3-day respiratory hospitalization.
Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness for 2019-2020 Season Assessed
The CDC continues to recommend influenza vaccination as the best method of protection while the viruses are circulating in the community.
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