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2018 to 2019 Vaccine Cut Influenza A-Linked Hospitalizations

November 3, 2020

The 2018 to 2019 influenza vaccine effectiveness was about 40% to 60% for reducing pediatric influenza A-associated hospitalizations.

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Comparing Clinical Features of Seasonal Influenza and COVID-19 in Children

By

Madeline Morr

October 22, 2020

Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study to compare characteristics of children with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19, seasonal influenza A, and influenza B.

The AAP has approved the updated 2016 schedule for pediatric vaccines.

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Only Two-Thirds of Parents Planning to Get Flu Shots for Their Children

October 16, 2020

One-third of parents say they will forgo the flu vaccination for their children this year, despite public health recommendations.

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Underutilization of Influenza Vaccination in Populations at High-Risk for Complications

By

Jessica Nye

September 10, 2020

Influenza vaccinations were found to be underutilized among groups who are considered to be at high risk for complications from infection.

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Preparing for an Uncertain Fall Season

By

Nikki Kean

September 3, 2020

When states lifted their stay-at-home orders, reopened businesses, and relaxed social distancing rules, the number of cases of COVID-19 exploded—what will happen when the flu season begins?

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ACIP: Influenza Vaccination Recommendations for 2020-2021

By

Diana Ernst, RPh

September 2, 2020

Influenza vaccination should occur by the end of October, if possible.

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Novel Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Test Demonstrates Good Sensitivity, Specificity

By

Britt Gambino

August 27, 2020

The Theraflu Home FluTest, a novel rapid influenza diagnostic test, demonstrated good sensitivity and specificity for both influenza A and B viruses.

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Excess Mortality During Peak of 1918 Flu Similar to COVID-19 in NYC

August 24, 2020

Excess mortality during the peak of the 1918 H1N1 influenza pandemic was comparable to that seen early in the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in New York City.