Flu

The Pharmacy Times® Flu Resource Center is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on the treatment of influenza, a contagious viral infection that can cause mild to severe symptoms and life-threatening complications.

mRNA Vaccines for RSV, Flu, COVID-19 Could Change Immunizations Landscape

August 19, 2022

Video

Francesca Ceddia, MD, senior vice president of respiratory vaccines at Moderna, discussed how mRNA vaccines could change the treatment landscape for respiratory illnesses.

Daily OTC Pearl: Broncochem

August 19, 2022

Article

Broncochem is an expectorant syrup to help cough symptoms.

Survey Finds Older Americans Want Congress to Ensure Access to Care, Services by Pharmacists

August 18, 2022

Article

Survey results reflect positive sentiments from older adults for the proposed Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act.

Walgreens Urges Flu Shots Be Administered Early This Year, Offers Walgreens Cash Rewards for Vaccinations

August 15, 2022

Article

Experts predict a bad flu season in the US in 2022, noting children and pregnant women in their third trimester are recommended to be the first in line for flu vaccination.

FDA Approves Baloxavir Marboxil to Treat Influenza in Children Aged 5 to 11

August 12, 2022

Article

Baloxavir marboxil is the first and only single-dose oral medicine to treat influenza in children, a population who play a significant role as transmitters of influenza in the country.

Daily OTC Pearl: Mucinex DM

August 11, 2022

Article

Mucinex DM is an expectorant and cough suppressant.

Pharmacy Focus: Move the Needle Monday- COVID-19 Extended as Public Health Emergency

August 08, 2022

Podcast

With limited supply to immunization options for monkeypox, polio, and influenza, the future of vaccine distribution will have to change.

Vaccine-related Fears Reduce Vaccine Uptake, Increase Vasovagal Symptoms for Flu, COVID-19 Vaccines

August 02, 2022

Article

Young age was associated with vaccine-related fears that lowered vaccine uptake and increased symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness during vaccination.

Daily OTC Pearl: NauseaCalm

August 02, 2022

Article

NauseaCalm relieves nausea and vomiting to treat the symptoms of upset stomach and the stomach flu.

Coinfection with Influenza A, SARS-CoV-2 May Suppress COVID-19 Severity, According to Study

July 21, 2022

Article

For coinfected patients who first contract influenza A, replication of SARS-CoV-2 may be suppressed, even 1 week after clearance of influenza A.