Flu

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.

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.