Flu

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has entered an agreement with Sanofi Pasteur to increase the company's domestic pandemic influenza vaccine production capabilities.

Louisiana, Nevada, Texas rank highest in flu activity for the month of November.

Emmes, a scientific research company, will support the development of a universal influenza vaccine that could provide longer-lasting protection than the current vaccines available.

Since 2005, the CDC has enforced National Influenza Vaccination Week to emphasize the importance of continuing flu vaccination even through the winter months. Although it is the holiday season, the CDC and other organizations want to remind the general public that it is never a bad time to get your flu vaccine. Sam Nass, PharmD, MBS and Walgreens Immunizations Manager weighed in on the subject in an interview with Pharmacy Times®.

Knowing patients and their ailments is essential when recommending an OTC cold and cough reliever for short-term use.

Community pharmacy-based immunization services have a proven track record for serving patients.

’Tis the season for cold and flu, as we enter that time of year when patients turn to pharmacists for guidance on self-care products for treating these scourges of winter.

Receiving a flu shot before a heart bypass surgery can stop inflammation throughout the body and possibly lead to a healthier recovery, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

One health care organization has taken their flu vaccination efforts to the next level, by vaccinating the majority of its 12,000 employees, during a 1-day event called #HitMeWithYourFluShot.

Louisiana and Nevada show the highest flu activity in the first monthly report from the Walgreens Flu Index for October, which shows increased incidence of the flu compared with last year.

According to a study by PMR, the global flu vaccine market is projected to account for a market value of approximately $8 billion by the end of 2029. Increasing vaccination rates and a focus on preventive rather than reactive methods are expected to drive the growth of the market.

Influenza vaccine approved for use in adult patients 65 years and older.

EZC Pak, the first physician formulated, tapered immune support pack, will be presented to millionaire and billionaire investors on ABC’s Shark Tank on Sunday, November 3, at 9 PM ET/8 PM CT.

The influenza A virus remains contagious in wet mucus from infected patients, even after being exposed to an ethanol-based disinfectant.

Baloxavir marboxil (Xofluza, Genentech) is the first antiviral medication indicated for patients at high risk of developing influenza-related complications.

A study by the CDC has found that only approximately half of pregnant women reported receiving the influenza, and tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccines.

Just as vaccinations get under way in full force, a few indicators raise the question about whether the vaccine really is as well matched as was anticipated.

Oprah Winfrey’s message is clear: the flu and pneumonia vaccines are important.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), which is a part of the National Institute of Health, has developed the Collaborative Influenza Vaccine Innovation Centers (CIVICs) program.

The NFID released data that revealed only 52% of adults in the country plan to get vaccinated against the flu this season.

Vitamin D helps the immune system stay balanced, much like a gymnist walking a balance beam.

Misinformation associated with the antivaccination movement has been a driving force contributing to the increase in vaccine preventable diseases, especially amidst the global measles outbreak.

David Pope, PharmD, CDE, chief innovation officer at OmniSYS, and John King, CEO of OmniSYS, discuss how they use data to identify companion vaccines at the point-of-care.

Positive Phase III study results have shown that preventive flu treatment with baloxavir marboxil after exposure to an infected household member reduced the risk of contraction by 86% versus a placebo, according to Roche.

Vitamin E is similar to vitamin C in that it also plays a role in keeping the immune system healthy.

With flu season just around the corner, it is important for pharmacists to be up-to-date on the latest recommendations.

During flu season, a sore throat can signal another illness—Here is how to tell the difference.

The 21-week 2018-2019 influenza season was the longest in 10 years.

Baloxavir marboxil (Xofluza, Genentech) is a first in class antiviral flu treatment and is indicated in the United States for patients age 12 years and older who have been symptomatic for no more than 48 hours.

After a flu season that the CDC called one of the deadliest in recent memory, any information that can help clinicians avert patient morbidity and mortality is welcome.