Flu

A look at the top stories in pharmacy last week.

A look at the top stories in pharmacy last week.

Protein Sciences received approval from the US FDA in October 2016 for their Flublok Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine.

A microneedle patch allows the flu vaccine to be safely and effectively self-administered.

The CDC has released trends on influenza activity in the United States during the 2016-2017 flu season. This data is updated yearly to consider new strains of the virus circulating in society and the overall length of the season.

Many areas of medicine that intersect with law and immunizations are associated with a very specific set of laws across the nation.

Pharmacists working in eastern North Carolina counties have developed a program to improve immunization among low income, uninsured patients.

Study suggests importance for individuals to get yearly flu shots.

Scientists solve protein structures to reveal new treatment developments for diseases such as Ebola virus, Lyme disease, and tuberculosis .

Mutated MDA5 may not recognize human rhinoviruses.

Influenza vaccination found to improve birth weight and lessened infections in mothers and infants in developing regions.

Walgreens has released its season-ending Flu Index, ranking the top states and markets for flu activity this season.

In a study published in Nature Medicine, investigators found that when a virus enters the bloodstream it activates the first responder immune cells, CX3CR1highLY6Clow monocytes.

Virus-driven immune activation blocks connections between nerve cells in the brain.

Pharmacies are now second only to doctors offices as leading influenza vaccination locations. Unfortunately, vaccination rates are still suboptimal.

Annual influenza vaccination is prudent for people at high risk from complications and for people who live or work in places where people aggregate.

Transgenic mice models help identify cross-species influenza strains.

Alere Reader lateral flow assay receives FDA marketing clearance for rapid influenza testing.

Although live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) was not recommended in the United States during the 2016-2017 season, interest in this product is very high because of its needle-free, easy administration.

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

This week’s Walgreens Flu Index shows that a number of states, including the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Louisiana, continue to see widespread flu activity in the final week of March.

The Walgreens Flu Index is a weekly report developed to provide state- and market-specific information regarding flu activity, and ranking of those experiencing the highest incidences of influenza across the country.

Treatment with Accolate or Singulair could prevent influenza pneumonia infections.

As we emerge from peak flu season, this year’s challenges highlight the importance of vaccination and pharmacists’ contribution to it.

The Walgreens Flu Index is a weekly report developed to provide state- and market-specific information regarding flu activity, and ranking of those experiencing the highest incidences of influenza across the country.