Model Estimates Effect of Probiotics on Costs for Flu-Like Illnesses
Probiotics could reduce the health care and economic burden of flu-like respiratory tract infections.
Influenza
High-Dose, Quadrivalent Influenza B Vaccine Is Safe and Immunogenic
Compared with the standard-dose influenza vaccine, a high-dose quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine, GC3114, may provide a more effective influenza vaccine option for the elderly population.
ACIP Recommendations Updated for 2019-20 US Flu Season
The recommendations of the ACIP relating to the use of seasonal influenza vaccines in the United States have been updated for 2019 to 2020.
Corticosteroids Associated With Increased Mortality in Influenza Pneumonia
The use of corticosteroids in people with influenza pneumonia may increase rates of mortality.
Health Outcomes After In-Utero Exposure to the 2009 Pandemic H1N1 Vaccine
There were no associations found between exposure to the 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza vaccine during pregnancy and most 5-year pediatric outcomes.
Educational Handout May Increase Receipt of Pediatric Flu Shot
Providing an educational handout about influenza disease in the waiting room before a pediatric provider visit may increase receipt of child influenza vaccine.
CDC: Workplace Absenteeism High in 2017/2018 Flu Season
Workplace absenteeism during the high-severity 2017 to 2018 influenza season increased sharply in November and peaked in January.
Baloxavir Safe, Effective in Pediatric Influenza Study
According to results from the MINISTONE-2 trial, baloxavir marboxil (Xofluza) was found to be safe and effective in children 1 to less than 12 years old with an influenza infection.
Hospital Staff Mask Protocols Reduce Nosocomial Influenza Transmission
Observations of 2 hygiene protocols undertaken by hospital staff found that the “Masks Save Lives” campaign is highly effective in preventing nosocomial influenza infection in clinical settings, according to data presented at American Society of Microbiology (ASM) Microbe 2019 held from June 20-24, 2019 in San Francisco, California. In 2018, the “Masks Save Lives” campaign…
2018 to 2019 Influenza Season in US Was Longest in 10 Years
Season was of moderate severity and lasted 21 weeks; illness mainly attributed to influenza A viruses
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