Flu

New research reveals significant nonrespiratory complications in hospitalized children with influenza, highlighting the need for improved clinical awareness and antiviral treatment.

Counsel patients about effective remedies for pediatric colds, sore throats, and safe OTC options for adults with hypertension to alleviate symptoms.

Influenza significantly impacts agricultural workers in the Americas, highlighting urgent vaccination needs for public health and food security.

Flu vaccination during pregnancy safeguards maternal and infant health, reducing severe illness risks and providing essential immunity to newborns.

Researchers uncover how apolipoprotein D (ApoD) increases influenza severity in older adults, highlighting the need for enhanced vaccines and new therapeutic strategies.

Pediatric flu cases surge, revealing alarming rates of encephalopathy.

The BMJ study highlights that young children vaccinated against influenza in October experience the greatest protection, with lower infection rates than those vaccinated earlier.

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

New findings suggest high-dose influenza vaccines offer better protection against the flu and reduce cardiac complications in older adults.

FluMist Home, the first at-home nasal spray flu vaccine, is now available for direct delivery to patients in 34 US states.

Samantha Picking, PharmD, senior director of immunizations at Walgreens, shares how pharmacy teams are addressing vaccine misinformation, managing coadministration, and supporting test-to-treat services during a complex respiratory season.

Samantha Picking, PharmD, senior director of immunizations at Walgreens, discusses staffing strategies, digital tools, and operational improvements designed to streamline flu vaccination services during the upcoming respiratory season.

Researchers unveil a promising drug combination, arainosine and theobromine, that effectively targets influenza A M2 channels, outperforming existing treatments.

New research confirms oseltamivir (Tamiflu; Roche) is safe for children, reducing flu-related neuropsychiatric risks and encouraging timely antiviral treatment.

Collaborating with local organizations strengthens trust and can influence vaccination uptake.

Understanding the regulatory landscape can maximize pharmacists' roles while ensuring legal compliance.

Many factors contribute to vaccine skepticism, including trust, convenience, and fear.

CDC's ACIP recommends removing thimerosal from flu vaccines, igniting debate on vaccine safety and fueling antivaccine sentiments amid public health concerns.

Adam James, PharmD, and Chris Altman, PharmD, explain how pharmacists can build trust and reduce vaccine hesitancy by clearly communicating thimerosal’s limited role in today’s immunizations and addressing patient concerns with empathy and education.

Administering influenza, COVID-19, and RSV immunizations at the same time may improve vaccine uptake.

Lessons from the past season could strengthen prevention and drive vaccinations for 2025-2026.

Influenza vaccination significantly reduces cases and enhances community immunity, highlighting pharmacists' vital role in promoting public health.

Influenza Vaccination Preparation Should Be on the Docket for Any Pharmacy After a Much-Anticipated ACIP Meeting

New research highlights the benefits of early oseltamivir treatment for hospitalized patients with influenza, reducing mortality and readmission rates while optimizing care.