Flu

Top news of the day from across the health care landscape

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.”

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.

Officials with the FDA have issued a statement warning Consumers to be wary of unapproved products that claim to prevent, treat, or cure influenza.

How can pharmacists assist patients with preventing and treating infectious diseases?

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

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

Top articles of the week from The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits.

Top news of the week from Specialty Pharmacy Times.

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

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

The 2017/2018 influenza vaccine was more effective in the United States than Canada and Australia.

Ultraviolet C light could be safely harnessed to kill influenza microbes.

An executive order allows New York pharmacists to administer the influenza vaccine to children.

Nearly all states are experiencing a high burden from the flu, according to the CDC.

An unusually high rate of hospitalizations of nonelderly adults seen with widespread influenza activity.