Flu

New guidelines from IDSA and PIDS aim to provide a roadmap to the most scientifically valid diagnosis and treatment recommendations for pneumonia in children.

A new test to quickly and effectively distinguish between seasonal, H1N1, and other types of flu promises to improve pandemic preparedness.

A federal panel has concluded that vaccines cause very few side effects, and found no evidence that they cause autism or type 1 diabetes.

A new study finds that different types of flu vaccines can provide adequate protection against matching seasonal flu strains in young children.

Florida Public-Private Partnership underscores the importance of pharmacists in helping patients prepare for the upcoming flu season.

The discovery of the an antibody that can fight all types of influenza A viruses may turn out to be a turning point in the development of new vaccines.

With flu season just around the corner, the FDA has approved the formulation for the 2011-2012 vaccine.

Cold sufferers who get a pill -- regardless of what it contains -- exhibit less severe symptoms and recover slightly earlier, a new study says.

A new study finds that cold sufferers who take a pill -- regardless of what it contains -- have less severe symptoms and recover slightly earlier.

A new study confirms that getting a flu shot during pregnancy protects not only the mother, but also the infant in the early months of life.

Pharmacists can answer the multitude of questions patients have regarding influenza vaccinations.

Pharmacists can answer the multitude of questions patients have regarding influenza vaccinations.

Retail pharmacists were leading providers of flu shots during the 2010-2011 influenza season.

A new study shows that vaccination can lower a pregnant women's risk of delivering premature and low-birth weight babies.

Vaccination lowered pregnant women's risk of delivering premature and low-birth weight babies.

A new study shows that kids with asthma are more likely to suffer complications from the flu, highlighting the need for vaccination.

Hispanic seniors who live in linguistically isolated communities are far less likely to become immunized against the flu or pneumonia.

Fluzone Intradermal, the first FDA-approved flu shot that injects into skin cells rather than muscle, will be available for the 2011-12 flu season.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America released its annual list of the 100 most challenging cities to live with spring allergies.

Children with egg allergies may be able to safely get their flu shot in one dose, according to new study data.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America released its annual list of the 100 most challenging cities to live with spring allergies.

Pharmacists can provide vaccinations and help patients choose OTC products to provide symptomatic relief from the flu.

Patients require pharmacists' expert help to get symptomatic relief.