WHO Influenza Vaccine Recommendation for 2021-22
The 2020-21 flu season was historically low because of mitigating strategies applied to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Influenza Information Center
FDA Expands Use of Bioelectronic Device ClearUP to Include Sinus Congestion
The bioelectronic device was previously approved for treating sinus pain due to allergic rhinitis.
Flu Vaccine Rate Expected to Reach All-Time High for 2020-2021 Season
Two-thirds of US adults have received or intend to receive an influenza vaccination this flu season, according to a survey released by UGA.
Plant-Based Vaccine Manufacturing for Influenza, Implications for Future Vaccines
An emerging body of research highlights plant-based vaccine manufacturing as a potential solution to risks posed by traditional egg-based manufacturing.
Increasing Age, Immunosuppression Associated With Less Protection By Influenza Vaccine
Study authors evaluated influenza-vaccinated patients hospitalized with an influenza-like illness to identify characteristics associated with being at increased risk for hospitalization with influenza.
Updates to the 2021 Adult Immunization Schedule
The ACIP emphasizes the importance of routine vaccinations during the pandemic to prevent diseases.
Untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to More Influenza Hospitalizations
There may be increased hospitalization risk from influenza infection in patients with obstructive sleep apnea who do not use continuous positive airway pressure.
Children Given Flu Shot Less Likely to Have Symptomatic COVID-19
Children who have received a flu shot are less likely to have symptomatic COVID-19 or severe disease, according to a recent study.
Mortality Rates for Pneumonia and Influenza Vary by Geographical Area
Researchers assessed whether there was geographic variation in racial disparity in influenza and pneumonia.
Nosocomial Influenza Outbreak Investigation Informed by Genomic Analyses
Investigators used precision surveillance by combining genomic sequencing and conventional surveillance to delineate a nosocomial viral outbreak; they believe the findings of their study are applicable to a range of respiratory pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2.
Either Trivalent Flu Vaccine Safe for Use in Older Adults
Either the trivalent adjuvanted inactivated influenza vaccine (aIIV3) or the trivalent high-dose inactivated influenza vaccine (HD-IIV3) is safe to use in older adults.
Neutrophilic Inflammation, Immunothrombosis May Distinguish Severe COVID-19 From Influenza
Severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is associated with immunothrombotic, neutrophil-containing vessel occlusions in the lung.
High-Dose Trivalent Flu Shot No Better for Patients With CVD
For patients with high-risk CVD, high-dose trivalent inactivated influenza vaccination does not reduce cardiopulmonary hospitalization or all-cause mortality.
Symptom-Based Case Definitions for Detecting Influenza in Pregnant Women
Study authors evaluated the performance of symptom-based definitions to detect influenza in a cohort of pregnant women in India, Peru, and Thailand.
Flu Shot More Popular Than COVID-19 Vaccine Among Older Adults
Older adults are less likely to get a COVID-19 vaccine than a flu vaccine, according to the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging.
Top November 2020 FDA Approvals
Several previously FDA-approved medicines were approved for additional uses in November 2020.
Influenza Vaccination Does Not Increase Risk for Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Study authors identified and evaluated a statistical signal for an increased risk of Guillain-Barré Syndrome in days 1-42 after 2018-2019 high-dose influenza vaccine administration.
2018 to 2019 Vaccine Cut Influenza A-Linked Hospitalizations
The 2018 to 2019 influenza vaccine effectiveness was about 40% to 60% for reducing pediatric influenza A-associated hospitalizations.
Comparing Clinical Features of Seasonal Influenza and COVID-19 in Children
Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study to compare characteristics of children with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19, seasonal influenza A, and influenza B.
Only Two-Thirds of Parents Planning to Get Flu Shots for Their Children
One-third of parents say they will forgo the flu vaccination for their children this year, despite public health recommendations.
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