Flu

The test did not reach the World Health Organization’s minimum performance requirement, which is 80% sensitivity for SARS-CoV-2, in the study population.

Staff members, especially immunizers, should look at every encounter as an opportunity to educate, support patients.

Among the participants who were initially unsure or hesitant about vaccination, 82% received flu and Tdap vaccines during pregnancy after the online intervention.

Vaccination rates were significantly higher in study groups who received a letter highlighting the potential cardiovascular benefits of vaccination and who received repeat letters about the importance of flu vaccination in general.

Interventions targeting respiratory viruses should be considered as a means of protecting against invasive pneumococcal disease in children, study finds.

The COVID-19 and flu test is a single-use at-home test kit that uses self-collected nasal swab samples and provides results in approximately 30 minutes.

One of the major concerns about getting a flu vaccine is its safety for women during pregnancy.

Study findings confirmed that in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, HIV, and influenza, census data differed from the epidemiological data.

Pharmacists play a vital role in educating patients about differentiating among the common cold, COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus.

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.

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

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.