Influenza Vaccine for Older Adults Granted Fast Track Status
The Food and Drug Administration has granted Fast Track designation to NanoFlu (Novavax) for seasonal influenza vaccination in adults ≥65 years.
Influenza
CDC Warns of Tough Flu Season Ahead
Flu cases and flu-related hospitalizations have risen sharply since October, with at least 6.4 million reported cases and 55,000 hospitalizations.
Novel Avian Influenza Vaccine Is Safe and Immunogenic
A new vaccine for the avian influenza A(H5N1) was shown to be safe and immunogenic.
CDC: Cases of Flu Continue to Increase Across America
Flu continues to spread throughout the United States and has reached elevated levels in nearly every state.
Cautions for Presumptive Diagnoses, Notably in Patients With HIV
Study authors highlighted that while diagnostic associations are helpful in suggesting diagnostic possibilities, they must be supported by clinical correlation of characteristic clinical features.
No Association Between Influenza Severity and Pediatric Vaccination Rate
Vaccine effectiveness and severity of current and prior seasons of influenza have demonstrated no association with vaccination rate in children, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics. Compared with other pediatric and adolescent vaccines, the influenza vaccination rate remains low in children. Although many reasons may affect whether a child is vaccinated, the extent…
Heterogeneous Sex Differences in the Immunogenicity, Effectiveness of Influenza Vaccine
Evidence of higher quality is needed to better understand sex differences in response to influenza vaccine.
AHA: About One in Three With CVD Not Receiving Flu Shot
About one in three individuals with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) did not receive an influenza vaccination in the past year.
Managing Influenza as a Coinfection in COPD
COPD is more common in older adults, who already have a higher burden of morbidity and mortality from influenza infection.
Managing Influenza in Patients With Preexisting Respiratory Conditions
Individuals with preexisting respiratory diseases including asthma and COPD are among the groups identified as having a high risk for serious influenza-related complications.
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