Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses

Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses is the first journal to specialise exclusively on influenza and other respiratory viruses and strives to play a key role in the disemmination of information in this broad and challenging field. It is aimed at laboratory and clinical scientists, public health professionals, and others around the world involved in a broad range of activities in this field. In turn, topics covered will include:

surveillance in humans and animals
epidemiology
prevention by vaccines and antivirals
clinical studies
public health
basic scientific research
vet medicine with human relevance

Respiratory Viruses in Children With Cystic Fibrosis What is the most prevalent respiratory virus in children with CF, and how accurate is the diagnosis?
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, May 2012
Performance of Rapid Influenza H1N1 Diagnostic Tests How accurate are rapid influenza H1N1 diagnostic tests?
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, March 2012
Comparison of Pandemic and Seasonal Influenza A Infections H1N1 influenza, or seasonal influenza? This study compares the clinical and epidemiological features.
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, February 2012
Pregnant Women Receiving Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine Is administration of the live attenuated influenza vaccine during pregnancy associated with any maternal or fetal risks?
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, January 2012
Vaccination of Health-care Workers Against Influenza Although vaccination of health-care workers has been recommended for almost three decades, vaccination within this group remains unacceptably low.
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, November 2011
Respiratory Hygiene During the 2009 Influenza Pandemic How compliant is the general public when it comes to infection control? The results of a study during the 2009 influenza pandemic may surprise you.
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, October 2011
Immunogenicity and Safety of Pandemic H1N1 2009 Vaccine How safe and effective is the H1N1 2009 vaccine?
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, September 2011
Risk Factors for Hospitalization of H1N1 Influenza in Quebec What are the risk factors that predict hospitalization and severe outcomes in H1N1 patients?
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, July 2011
Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919: Mortality Rates How did doctors and nurses in the military fare during the influenza pandemic of 1918-1919?
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, May 2011
Health Care Workers: Preventing Respiratory Virus Infection Are respirators superior to masks in preventing influenza and other respiratory diseases in healthcare workers?
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, May 2011
Rapid Influenza Testing of Children in a Community Setting Does rapid influenza testing of children work as an effective surveillance system?
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, May 2011
Trivalent Live Attenuated and Inactivated Influenza Vaccines Is there a preferred vaccination method for children and adults to prevent influenza? This study takes a look at two different types.
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, March 2011
Attitudes of Health Care Workers: Masks to Prevent Influenza How well do health care workers take precautions to minimize nosocomial infections?
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, January 2011
Historical Thoughts on Influenza Viral Ecosystems This historical article explores the evolution of influenza outbreaks over time, and the connection with various animal species.
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, November 2010
Assessing Physicians' in Training Behaviors: 2009 H1N1 Influenza Season How did medical students and residents react to 2009 H1N1 vaccination and infection control policies? This study takes a look back.
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, October 2010
Attitudes Among Hospital Healthcare Workers Towards Seasonal Influenza Most healthcare workers acknowledge the importance of getting vaccinated against seasonal influenza, yet most remain unvaccinated, this study confirms.
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, January 2010
Diversity of Influenza Viruses In Swine and the Emergence of a Novel Human Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) Learn about the evolution of influenza strains from the early 1900s. A history of increasingly virulent and complex influenza strains stresses the need for urgent pandemic planning for the future.
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, September 2009
Initial Human Transmission Dynamics of the Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Virus In North America The H1N1 virus has developed into the first global pandemic in 41 years. This article addresses whether disease progression can be slowed before an effective vaccine is developed.
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, September 2009
National Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Planning Although it is impossible to predict when the next pandemic will occur, appropriate planning is still needed to maximize efficient use of resources and to minimize loss of life and productivity.
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, June 2009
Effect of Rapid Influenza Testing on the Clinical Management of Paediatric Influenza Are rapid influenza tests beneficial for managing influenza-like illness in children?
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, May 2009
Mortality Burden of the 1918-1919 Influenza Pandemic in Europe The authors determined the mortality impact of the 1918 pandemic in 14 European countries.
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, May 2009
Resistance in Influenza Viruses Circulating in Central and South America Recent studies reveal an alarming increase in inhibitor resistant viral strains worldwide.
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, March 2009
Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Surveillance Considerations Surveillance for influenza must take into account a constantly changing virus, the pervasiveness of infection, and the nonspecificity and range of clinical illness.
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, February 2009
Use of Rapid Tests and Antiviral Medications for Influenza How does the use of rapid tests and antiviral medications for influenza vary by medical specialty? This study evaluates how clinicians diagnose and treat influenza.
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, January 2009
Influenza Vaccine in the United States for Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Learn about the safety and efficacy of LAIV for the prevention of influenza in both children and adults.
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, November 2008