Flu

Single nasal swab test can determine whether a patient has COVID-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, or a combination of these viruses in as little as 2 hours.

Research showed that 600 hospital beds filled with patients with severe illness would be enough to reimplement (mask mandates to stop the spread of infection.

Data from a recent survey reflect a resounding shift toward the role of pharmacies becoming sites for primary care.

The new strategy would propose annual COVID-19 vaccines, much like annual flu shots.

Across all vaccines for adults, regardless of income, location, or sex, most of the administration took place in a pharmacy, report shows.

The amplitude of vocal cord movement may indicate patient health and wellbeing.

When mildly ill, individuals who reflect on the potential consequences of their behavior are less likely to go to holiday gatherings and events.

The current flu hospitalization rate is the highest observed this early in a flu season in over a decade.

Individuals who had COVID-19 were 55% more likely to develop epilepsy or seizures over the following 6 months than those who had influenza.

Defending yourself against the flu and spreading diseases can be as simple as washing your hands.

Flu vaccines can protect against severe outcomes and death, but how long does it last? Who should be getting one?

CDC makes groundbreaking shift by providing influenza vaccination recommendations for the geriatric population.

Australia also experienced their highest flu season in 5 years, which may foreshadow a bad flu season in the Northern Hemisphere.

Our Best Shot (OBS) is a new children’s book explaining why we should get an annual flu shot and it is not something to fear…and adults may even benefit, said the author.

The seasonal flu vaccine should be prioritized for those with SCN1A-positive Dravet syndrome, because of the likelihood of severe neurological symptoms and complications.

Experts in the management of SARS-CoV-2 educate on CDC and FDA recommendations for approaching administration of booster vaccines, including those for special patient populations.

Wendy Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP; Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, PharmD; and Rodney E. Rohde, PhD, MS, SM(ASCP)CM, SVCM, MBCM, FACSc; review what encompasses a bivalent vaccine and give their perspective on how to communicate the role of the vaccine in optimizing protection for patients.

Analysis of central Missouri discovers differences in co-infection occurrence between Delta and Omicron variants.

A plethora of products complicates self-care, but pharmacists can provide guidance on nonprescription options.

Rodney E. Rohde, PhD, MS, SM(ASCP)CM, SVCM, MBCM, FACSc, leads a discussion on the constant evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants and the impact on vaccine and booster shot development and administration.

Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, PharmD; Wendy Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP; and Madeline King, PharmD, BCIDP, examine the efficacy and real-world implications of the COVID-19 booster shot in terms of vaccination protection rates.

Wendy Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP, leads a discussion on the challenges subvariants of SARS-CoV-2 present in terms of vaccination and approaching optimal communication to the public surrounding vaccination.

Expert health professionals share their thoughts on variants of concern vs variants of interest of the SARS-CoV-2 strains as they relate to clinical practice.

The book aims to make the vaccination process less scary and allow more children to be vaccinated.

Agency expects the highest level of activity in the south-central and Southeast areas of the United States.

A session presenter at the ASCP 2022 Annual Meeting explained how the COVID-19 pandemic significantly magnified the importance of infection prevention and control practices in long-term care.

American Society of Consultant Pharmacists executive director and CEO explained how staffing struggles in long-term care facilities can be an opportunity for pharmacists to expand the ways they provide support beyond immunizations alone.

As pharmacists, it’s important to understand and embrace the science and the tools that COVID-19 has brought.

Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, PharmD, discusses the difference between the original SARS-CoV-2 strain and subvariant strains.