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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.

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Unveiling the Biological, Immunological Factors Driving Flu Severity in Older Adults

By Danielle Valletti, Assistant Editor

September 9th 2025

Research reveals how aging impacts flu severity in older adults, highlighting the need for enhanced vaccines and new therapeutic strategies.

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High-Dose Influenza Vaccine Linked to Lower Risk of Myocarditis, Pericarditis in Older Adults

By Danielle Valletti, Assistant Editor

September 4th 2025

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FluMist Home Delivery Expands Access to Seasonal Influenza Vaccination

By Danielle Valletti, Assistant Editor

August 29th 2025

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New Drug Combination Shows Promise Against Resistant Influenza Strains

By Danielle Valletti, Assistant Editor

August 18th 2025

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New Evidence Challenges Long-Standing Label Warning for Tamiflu

By Danielle Valletti, Assistant Editor

August 11th 2025

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Trending News Today: Roche's Investigational Flu Drug Succeeds in Late-Stage Trial

SPT Staff

July 17th 2018

Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.

Trending News Today: Researchers Study Statins for Treatment of Flu

SPT Staff

July 10th 2018

Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.

Trending News Today: FDA Grants Priority Review to New Flu Treatment

SPT Staff

June 27th 2018

Top news of the day from across the health care landscape

CDC Reports Pediatric Flu Deaths Were High This Season

Jennifer Gershman, PharmD, CPh, PACS

June 14th 2018

The 2017-2018 flu season was severe, resulting in 172 pediatric deaths across the country.

Point-of-Care Testing: Coming to a Pharmacy Near You? Maybe

Jeannette Y. Wick, RPh, MBA, FASCP

June 7th 2018

Point-of-care testing (POTC) increase patients' access to care and treatment. In 2 areas—influenza and streptococcal pharyngitis—POCT is available, but not used as often as it could be.

Southern States Top Walgreens Flu Index for Overall Activity During 2017-2018 Season

May 4th 2018

The Walgreens Flu Index shows which populations are experiencing the highest incidences of influenza each week, based on Index methodology.

Potential Influenza Pandemic: Proposed Role for Community Pharmacies

Jeannette Y. Wick, RPh, MBA, FASCP

April 24th 2018

Pharmacies, and pharmacists across the nation need to be in a constant state of readiness for the next influenza pandemic outbreak.

Study Highlights Flu Transmission Rates on Airplanes

Einav Keet

March 22nd 2018

Airline passengers can catch the flu from contaminated surfaces such as tray tables, seat belts, and lavatory handles.

Acetaminophen Overdosing Common During Influenza Season

Kristen Coppock, MA

March 16th 2018

Individuals may use a significant number of OTC products during cold and flu season.

Overuse of Acetaminophen More Common During Flu Season

Kristen Coppock, MA, Editor

March 15th 2018

Acetaminophen overuse becomes much more common in the United States during cold and flu season, according to a recently published study.

Managing and Preventing Influenza with Antivirals: Information That May Not Be Familiar

Marilyn Bulloch, PharmD, BCPS

March 12th 2018

With this year's strain of influenza gaining so much attention, due to its severity, it is important to understand and choose the best treatment option for any patient.

FDA Commissioner Addresses Flu Response and Preparedness Efforts

Jennifer Barrett, Assistant Editor

March 9th 2018

In oral testimony before the US House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, urged immediate steps that can be taken to enhance the product of existing licensed influenza vaccines.

FDA Issues Warning Over Fraudulent Influenza Drugs

Laurie Toich, Associate Editor

March 5th 2018

The FDA advises patients to be cautious when purchasing influenza drugs online.

Trending News Today: States Struggle to Provide Drug Use Disorder Treatment

Laurie Toich, Associate Editor

March 5th 2018

Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.

Trending News Today: Flu Season Peaked in Early February

Laurie Toich, Associate Editor

March 5th 2018

Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.

FDA Advisory Committee Discusses 2018-2019 Flu Vaccine Strains

March 4th 2018

WHO officials noted that “recent A(H3N2) viruses were better inhibited by ferret antisera raised against the egg-propagated reference virus A/Singapore/INFIMH-16-0019/2016 compared to ferret antisera raised against other recent egg-propagated A(H3N2) viruses.”

CDC: Flu Activity on Decline, But Remains High Overall

Jennifer Barrett, Assistant Editor

March 3rd 2018

Despite signs that influenza activity is declining, overall activity remains elevated across most of the United States following this season’s peak in early February.