Flu

By infecting 5% to 10% of the US population each year, influenza consumes $87.1 billion.

There is anecdotal evidence that sudden drops in temperature precipitate viral acute respiratory infections, but does science support it?

While activity remains relatively low across most of the United States, the Walgreens Flu Index data continues to suggest slight increases in flu activity in a number of markets.

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

How is your pharmacy's influenza vaccine supply looking throughout this year's flu season?

Although exercise is beneficial for numerous reasons, it can put athletes at risk for the flu and common cold, since it has been linked with depression of immune system functions.

While flu activity remains low or moderate across most of the United States, Walgreens Flu Index data suggests a gradual increase in incidence of flu in a growing number of markets.

Whether it is complacency, inconvenience, or lack of confidence, some patients just need an extra push to get their annual flu shot.

With flu season well under way, many pharmacy technicians have found themselves directing a myriad of flu-related questions to pharmacists.

Pharmacists have more work to do to educate patients on the importance and efficacy of flu vaccination, a new poll reveals.

While Walgreens Flu Index data suggests a slight increase in flu activity in some markets, overall activity remains relatively low across most of the United States.

The Flu Index ranks the top markets and states across the US where flu activity is most prevalent each week, and now also features the ability to search by location.

The FDA has approved Novartis' Fluad, the first seasonal influenza vaccine containing an adjuvant.

From now through December 12, Rite Aid will offer discounts on select trivalent flu shots in support of National Influenza Vaccination Week.

Skipping a flu shot may put patients at greater risk for flu-related pneumonia.

Although children rarely experience a stroke, the results of a recent study suggest that colds, flu, and minor infections may lead to a temporary increase in stroke risk among kids.

In addition to encouraging flu shots, health care professionals can encourage patients to cover their mouths when they cough or sneeze and to thoroughly wash their hands throughout the day.

It is important to remember that this neuraminidase inhibitor still has limited use for flu.

Pharmacists can be a fundamental educational resource for patients by providing information regarding the transmission and prevention of the influenza virus.

Cold and flu season is upon us, and we already know what kind of toll it is likely to take.

Global biotherapeutics leader CSL Limited has announced that its influenza vaccines business will begin operating under the brand Seqirus.

Viral shedding during influenza infections has 2 traits of interest to researchers: the quantity of virus shed and the pattern in which infected individuals shed virus over time.

Now through February, patients can stop by any Reasor's location and receive their 2015-2016 flu shot, administered by a vaccination-trained pharmacist.

Taxis may not only be a reliable mode of transportation for urbanites-they may also be frequent transmitters of the flu virus.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is applauding the accomplishments of pharmacists as the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) nears the 20th anniversary of its pharmacy-based immunization delivery certificate training program.