Flu

Novavax’s quadrivalent influenza vaccine candidate has previously induced cross-reactive polyfunctional CD4+ T-cell responses, according to a company press release.

The availability of bivalent mRNA COVID-19 boosters, which provide broader protection, will likely increase vaccine demand in the fall

Inhibiting the calcium release-activated calcium channel found to be an effective approach to limit allergic asthma without affecting the body’s defenses against influenza.

Loosened restrictions will likely create a more pronounced influenza season this fall.

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, announced new preferential flu vaccine recommendations for individuals aged 65 years and older.

Outpatient treatment is primarily based on patient-specific factors, whereas oseltamivir remains the therapy of choice for inpatient settings.

Quadrivalent mRNA influenza vaccine candidate to be evaluated in approximately 25,000 healthy US adults.

Key responsibilities include providing recommendations, administering vaccinations, disseminating evidence-based advice, reducing spread of influenza in communities.

The FDA initially approved baloxavir marboxil in October 2018 for the treatment of acute, uncomplicated influenza.

Doug Long and Scott Biggs of IQVIA discussed how data from Australia can help predict the strength of the upcoming flu season.

Flublok Quadrivalent and Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent are both proven to prevent more cases in older adults compared with a standard-dose vaccine in randomized controlled trials.

It is not a leap to think that the 2022-2023 season could be worse than the past 2 seasons.

Georgia State University analysis supports new strategy for creating these vaccines, investigators contend.

Wellblends Immune & Respiratory is a 3-in-1 blend designed with ingredients to provide advanced immune support.

Acetaminophen helps to reduce fevers and treat headaches, pains, and menstrual cramps.

Francesca Ceddia, MD, senior vice president of respiratory vaccines at Moderna, said the company is in early stages of development for a combined mRNA vaccine for influenza, COVID-19, and RSV.

Aobbiy is a lung expansion and mucus relief device that aids in mucus removal to help clear the airway.

Francesca Ceddia, MD, senior vice president of respiratory vaccines at Moderna, discussed how mRNA vaccines could change the treatment landscape for respiratory illnesses.

Broncochem is an expectorant syrup to help cough symptoms.

Survey results reflect positive sentiments from older adults for the proposed Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act.

Experts predict a bad flu season in the US in 2022, noting children and pregnant women in their third trimester are recommended to be the first in line for flu vaccination.

Baloxavir marboxil is the first and only single-dose oral medicine to treat influenza in children, a population who play a significant role as transmitters of influenza in the country.

Mucinex DM is an expectorant and cough suppressant.

Young age was associated with vaccine-related fears that lowered vaccine uptake and increased symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness during vaccination.

NauseaCalm relieves nausea and vomiting to treat the symptoms of upset stomach and the stomach flu.

For coinfected patients who first contract influenza A, replication of SARS-CoV-2 may be suppressed, even 1 week after clearance of influenza A.

Individuals vaccinated simultaneously with COVID-19 booster and influenza vaccines may be more likely to experience systemic reactions and adverse health impacts.

Pharmacies and pharmacists are increasingly utilized for point-of-care (POC) services, including testing for infections that can be diagnosed via rapid testing.

Influenza viruses typically circulate in the Northern Hemisphere during the winter and spring, but they occasionally can circulate more during the summer months, as did the 2009 H1N1 pandemic strain.