Influenza

Influenza News

CHEST 2019 Risk for Death From Pneumonia Rises Without Flu Vaccine Patients who receive a flu shot during a hospital stay for pneumonia are less likely to be readmitted or to die from complications, according to investigators.
Medscape Medical News, October 21, 2019
Alert FDA Expands Xofluza to People at High-Risk for Flu Complications People at high risk for serious flu complications are those with conditions such as asthma, chronic lung disease, diabetes, heart disease, morbid obesity, or adults aged 65 years or older.
FDA Approvals, October 17, 2019
Georgia Declines in State Health Ranking for Women, Children
October 2019
Amid Vaping Crisis, U.S. to Issue New Advice for Doctors Focused on Lung Infections
October 2019
Flu Can Be Catastrophic in Older Patients: 5 Things to Know
October 2019
IDWeek 2019 Flu Vaccine Cuts Adult Deaths and Child Hospitalizations
October 2019
Plain Water Better Than Hand Sanitizer for Influenza A
September 2019
Trump Executive Order Aims to Speed Flu Vaccine Development
September 2019

Influenza Vaccination Recommendations for 2018-2019 Flu Season
Here are the changes you'll need to know for this season's flu vaccine recommendations.

CDC Expert Commentary, October 16, 2018
New Flu Vaccine Recommendations From AAP
All children aged 6 months and older should receive an injectable influenza vaccine as soon as the vaccines become available, by the end of October, the American Academy of Pediatrics says in a new policy statement.

Medscape Medical News, September 03, 2018
CDC's ACIP Updates Flu Vaccine Advice for Upcoming Flu Season
The quadrivalent live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV4; FluMist Quadrivalent) is now an option for appropriate individuals.

Medscape Medical News, August 24, 2018
Revisiting Influenza Vaccination Exemption
Should a patient who previously experienced neurologic adverse events after receiving influenza vaccine be exempted from further vaccination?

Emerging Infectious Diseases, November 28, 2018

If Your Patients Reject the Flu Shot: How to Urge Them On Dr Art Caplan addresses common arguments against the flu shot and highlights the importance of annual vaccination.
Medscape Business of Medicine, October 9, 2019
Working With Your Spouse or Child: Dangerous Problems Familial familiarity can breed contempt by medical practice staff. Experts advise how best to work alongside spouses and other family members while avoiding potential pitfalls.
Medscape Business of Medicine, October 8, 2019