Flu

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.

While flu vaccine effectiveness is traditionally measured across medically attended influenza patients, health care professionals can benefit from learning how the vaccine works in patients who don't seek treatment.

Pharmacies may now use a test that can detect the flu within 20 minutes.

University of Kansas (KU) School of Pharmacy students are administering free flu vaccines to those in need at a number of locations in Wichita, Kansas, this weekend.

Rite Aid's new marketing campaign to stop the flu goes right to the heart of where most people actually get sick: at work.

The message from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is clear: everyone 6 months and older should get this year's flu vaccine.

Adults who get immunized against influenza are protecting not only themselves, but also their elderly peers.

About 40% of Americans have missed a major life event because of flu symptoms, according to a recent CVS survey.

It can be hard to motivate those who need the flu vaccine the most.

Company officials have announced that Food City will once again provide the flu vaccine this immunization season.

Rupal Mansukhani, PharmD, clinical assistant professor at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers, talks about the utility of high-dosage flu vaccine in the 65 and older population.