Influenza Journal Articles

• Respiratory Viruses in Mechanically Ventilated Patients How common are lower respiratory infections among patients undergoing mechanical ventilation?
  BMC Pulmonary Medicine, March 24, 2020
• Update: Public Health Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak What measures have been taken to prevent and contain the transmission of COVID-19 in the United States? This report provides an update.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, March 23, 2020
• Estimates of 2019-20 Seasonal Flu Vaccine Effectiveness How effective has the seasonal influenza vaccine been during this most recent flu season? A new report provides interim estimates.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, March 13, 2020
• Persons Evaluated for 2019 Novel Coronavirus -- US, Jan 2020 This report summarizes CDC's current approach to recommended diagnostic testing of suspected 2019-nCoV infection, underscoring the need for vigilance among returning travelers and close contacts.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, March 11, 2020
• Schedules of MenB Vaccine in Adolescents and Young Adults How do these MenB vaccine schedules compare in terms of immunogenicity and tolerability?
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, March 11, 2020
• Interim Clinical Guidance for the Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Review the initial public health response to the novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV in the U.S. What is currently known regarding its etiology and epidemiology?
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, March 04, 2020
• Licensure of a New Hexavalent Vaccine for Use in Infants A new hexavalent vaccine for use in children aged 6 weeks through 4 years has been approved by the FDA to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b, and hepatitis B.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, March 02, 2020
• ACIP 2020 Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults Review ACIP's updated recommendations in the 2020 immunization schedule for persons aged19 years and older.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, February 28, 2020
• ACIP 2020 Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents Review updated recommendations in ACIP's 2020 child and adolescent immunization schedule for persons aged 18 years or younger.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, February 26, 2020
• The Prevention of Infections in Older Adults: Vaccination What are the recommended vaccinations for older adults? This review offers practical guidance on appropriate vaccines and their timing, as well as vaccination in older populations with special needs.
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, February 18, 2020
• Early Season Pediatric Influenza B/Victoria Virus Infections For the first time in over 25 years, surveillance shows that influenza B is the predominant circulating influenza virus in the U.S. in the current 2019-20 season.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, February 03, 2020
• Ambulance Dispatches for Respiratory Infection Surveillance Might data from ambulance dispatch calls provide another source for influenza surveillance?
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, January 27, 2020
• EVALI: Reducing the Risk for Rehospitalization and Death These updated guidelines focus on discharge planning for patients with e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury, with the aim of reducing the risk of rehospitalization or mortality.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, January 24, 2020
• Pediatric Influenza Vaccinations and Antibiotic Resistance Have pediatric influenza vaccines resulted in a reduction in antibiotic utilization and resistance?
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, January 22, 2020
• Asthma/Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Overlap What is asthma/COPD overlap and how should it be treated? A new review discusses the identification and management of this condition.
  Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology, January 10, 2020
• Lung Biopsy Findings in Vaping Associated Pulmonary Illness This case series describes the clinical findings and histopathologic features of lung disease attributable to vaping.
  American Journal of Clinical Pathology, January 07, 2020
• Efficacy and Safety of Pasireotide in Cushing's Disease Is long-acting pasireotide a safe and effective therapeutic option for patients with Cushing's disease?
  Clinical Endocrinology, December 17, 2019
• Serosurvey for Influenza D Virus Exposure in Cattle A serosurveillance study provides insight into the circulation of influenza D virus among cattle in the United States.
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, December 04, 2019
• Preparing Intensive Care for the Next Pandemic Influenza Are ICUs adequately prepared for the next major flu pandemic?
  Critical Care, November 27, 2019
• Septic Arthritis of the Glenohumeral Joint After Flu Vaccine A patient presents with septic arthritis of the shoulder after the administration of an influenza vaccine. Is this a common complication?
  Current Orthopaedic Practice, November 26, 2019