CDC Issues Interim Guidance for Prioritizing Oseltamivir in Influenza Treatment
The issue appears to be related to the availability of generic oseltamivir.
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This Year’s RSV Surge: Bigger, Earlier, and Affecting Older Patients Than Previous Seasonal Outbreaks
Although this year’s ultra-high rates of RSV hospitalizations have recently fallen, the tripledemic of RSV, COVID-19, and influenza continues throughout the holiday season.
COVID-19 Vaccine and Treatment Toolkit for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Released
Toolkit provides guidance on the COVID-19 bivalent booster and oral antiviral therapeutics.
High-Dose Superior to Standard-Dose Influenza Vaccination in Older Adults
Lee EH, Lee KH, Kim J, et al. Comparing different delivery methods of fecal microbiota transplantation. Presented at: IDWeek 2022; October 19-23, 2022; Washington, DC. Poster 515.
Nearly Half of Adults Not Planning or Hesitant to Get Flu Vaccine
NFID survey show beliefs about influenza and pneumococcal disease, as well as attitudes and practices around vaccination, including the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trial Evaluating Pfizer’s Quadrivalent mRNA Influenza Vaccine Begins
The quadrivalent modRNA influenza vaccine candidate uses mRNA technology, which requires only the genetic sequence of the virus.
Flu Shot Recommended for All Children ≥6 Months, Early in Season
The AAP recommends annual vaccination against influenza for all children without medical contraindications, starting at age 6 months.
ACIP: Updated Vaccine Guidance for the 2022-2023 Influenza Season
In general, routine annual vaccination is recommended for all patients 6 months of age and older who have no contraindications and should be completed by the end of October.
COVID’s ‘Silver Lining’: Research Breakthroughs for Chronic Disease, Cancer, and the Common Flu
COVID-19 research is expected to yield medical and scientific dividends for the treatment of influenza, cancer, cystic fibrosis, and other chronic diseases.
Nurse Denied Religious Exemption for Flu Vaccine
Although the facts in this month’s Legal Advisor predate the COVID-19 pandemic, the legal impact is likely to be relevant in cases that involve religious exemption for mandatory vaccines.
ACIP: 2022 Adult Immunization Schedule Updates
The 2022 adult immunization schedule summarizes ACIP recommendations, including several changes.
Flu Vaccine Effective Against Life-Threatening Illness in Children
Vaccine effectiveness 75% during 2019 to 2020 season, when vaccine-mismatched viruses predominated.
N95 Respirators vs Surgical Masks for Protection Against Viral Respiratory Illnesses
Researchers conducted a meta-analysis to determine the effectiveness of N95 respirators vs surgical masks in protecting against viral respiratory illness transmission.
Treating Mucus Hypersecretion in Colds and Influenza
This review covers the role of mucus hypersecretion in the pathogenesis of colds and flu and treatment options for mucus hypersecretion.
Flucelvax Quadrivalent Approval Expanded to Include Younger Patients
The expanded approval was based on data from a phase 3 study that compared Flucelvax Quadrivalent to a US-licensed comparator quadrivalent influenza vaccine.
Prevalence and Outcomes of Patients With COVID-19 and Influenza Co-Infection
Researchers conducted a study that compared the prevalence of COVID-19 with influenza co-infection among the general population vs hospitalized patients, as well as outcomes associated with both infections vs COVID-19 alone.
AAP Updates Influenza Vaccination Guidance for Children
Routine annual influenza vaccination is recommended for all patients 6 months of age and older who have no medical contraindications.
Antiviral Drugs for Influenza: Safety and Efficacy Outcomes Compared
The study authors obtained randomized clinical trials comparing oseltamivir, peramivir, zanamivir, and baloxavir with other active agents or placebo.
RSV and Parainfluenza Increase Hospitalization Risk in HIV-Exposed Infants
As HIV-exposed, uninfected infants have higher rates of morbidity and mortality than HIV-unexposed uninfected infants, a study was conducted to analyze whether particular infections or immune responses contribute to hospitalization.
Respiratory Virus Detections, Antibiotic Prescribing Rates Decreased During COVID-19 Pandemic
The researchers tested their hypothesis that a decrease in respiratory virus incidence would be associated with a reduction in inappropriate ambulatory antibiotic orders.
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