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.

New Study Finds Completing Exercise Post-Vaccine Bumps Up Antibodies

February 28, 2022

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During 90 minutes of exercise, the participants focused on maintaining a pace that kept their heart race approximately 120-140 beats per minute rather than focusing on the distance.

Daily OTC Pearl: Vicks Dayquil

February 28, 2022

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Dayquil offers relief for the symptoms of cold and flu.

Daily OTC Pearl: Coricidin

February 25, 2022

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Coricidin is a decongestant-free treatment indicated for relief of the symptoms of a cold in patients with high blood pressure.

Daily OTC Pearl: Humibid E Tablets

February 24, 2022

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Guaifenesin treats coughs and congestion caused by the common cold, bronchitis, and other breathing illnesses.

OTC Cases: January 2022

January 27, 2022

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This month's OTC Cases focus on influenza.

Study: Minority Acceptance of Combo Flu-COVID Vaccine Higher Than COVID Alone

January 13, 2022

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For the acceptance of a combination COVID-19 flu vaccine, the team asked participants whether they would be willing to take a combination COVID-19-flu vaccine as a single-shot every year.

Study: Flu Shots, Measles Vaccines Could Help ‘Flatten the Curve’ for COVID-19

January 11, 2022

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The research team hypothesized that younger people having more social contacts across age groups and the timing of vaccinations could have made a difference.

Daily OTC Pearl: Xlear Nasal Spray

January 06, 2022

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Xlear treats sinus pressure and congestion caused by colds, flu, allergies, pollen, and post-nasal drip.

Overview of OTC Options for Managing Cold and Flu Symptoms

January 03, 2022

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When assessing treatments for flu and cold symptoms, it is important for the pharmacist to consider not only the patient’s current medication regimen, but also other OTCs and disease states.

Researchers Develop New, More Accurate Assessment of Viral Exposure in a Population

December 30, 2021

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Study predicts the future of antibody testing may move toward technologically advanced platforms that can test for multiple antibody types in a single blood sample.