Flu

Since 2010, the CDC has recommended that all Americans older than 6 months receive the annual influenza vaccine, but coverage rates have so far fallen short of goals.

The development of improved flu vaccines, antivirals, and antibacterials are among the recommendations in a report from the Infectious Diseases Society of America.

The 2011-2012 flu season saw relatively low rates of hospitalization for influenza and a low rate of deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza.

Pregnant women who received the H1N1 vaccine were less likely to experience stillbirth, give birth very early, or have an infant that was severely underweight, a study found.

Several recent media reports underscore the important-and growing-role of pharmacists as health care resources.

Influenza and pneumococcal vaccination both appear to reduce the mortality rate of patients with end-stage renal disease, according to results of a recent study.

Researchers note that increasing the influenza vaccination rate could help reduce overprescription of some antibiotics and combat antibiotic resistance.

In a New York City-based study, text message reminders showed promise in boosting the rate of influenza vaccinations among low-income children and adolescents.

Analysis of data from the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic reaffirms the link between pandemic flu and increased pneumococcal pneumonia rates.

Hand sanitizing products are everywhere, but are they effective for infection control?

When recommending OTC products for these common ailments, a careful patient assessment is an important first step.

New data indicate that statins may be able to complement immunization and antiviral drugs in reducing mortality in patients hospitalize with the flu.

National Influenza Vaccination Week provides a key opportunity to education patients about the benefits of getting vaccinated against influenza.

Educating children about hygiene and making hand sanitizers available was shown to reduce the number of flu cases, according to a new study.

Patients may find it difficult to distinguish between a cold and the flu, and pharmacists can help them determine if self treatment is appropriate.

Patients may find it difficult to distinguish between a cold and the flu, and pharmacists can help them determine if self treatment is appropriate.

The first study to examine the global burden of influenza-related pneumonia estimates that there are 1 million hospitalizations each year.

Researchers investigated whether a weakened vaccine is behind high rates of flu-related complications and hospitalization in obese patients.

New research suggests that getting vaccinated during pregnancy can protect newborns from the flu, and does not increase the risk of miscarriage.

Anticipating an increase in flu activity in the next few weeks, experts urge patients to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

Persistent worries about the safety of childhood vaccines could undercut national immununization efforts, a new survey finds.

Increases in supply, new vaccine options, and a growing number of venues offering vaccines are all contributing to a spike in the numbers.

Despite their effectiveness, vaccinations and influenza antiviral drugs are still underutilized among children and adolescents, a new report states.