Flu

Both strains of Influenza A for the northern hemisphere vaccines will be different from those included last season.

The researchers said that the findings should renew efforts to assure flu vaccination is a routine part of quality cardiovascular care.

Idaho State University partners with the Idaho Immunization Coalition to effectively and safely vaccinate patients against influenza.

After the implementation of measures to stop COVID-19, newly detected respiratory viruses were approximately 80% lower compared to the same time period from 2015 to 2019.

Patients who received a flu shot during the last flu season were significantly less likely to test positive for a COVID-19 infection at the start of the pandemic, according to a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control.

A new, easy-to-deliver mRNA treatment can be delivered to the lungs through the use of a nebulizer.

The estimate is based on a new analysis of out-of-pocket costs for influenza-related hospitalizations in 2018 that were paid by people with Medicare Advantage plans, which are Medicare plans run by private insurance companies.

Pharmacists can learn from previous mistakes to prepare for COVID-19 vaccination campaigns.

Influenza treatment with antivirals was presented during a virtual symposium held in conjunction with the first virtual ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition.

Three international cardiovascular outcomes trials are currently examining the cardioprotective effects of different influenza vaccine formulations.

Four patient cases involving OTC treatments are presented.

All the states that passed laws require flu vaccines to be offered to hospital employees.

Macrophages could be critical treatment targets because they could be infected by SARS-CoV-2 and can contribute to spreading the infection through the lung.

B.1.1.7, or otherwise known as VOC 202012/01, may lead to a large increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the United States and may become the dominant strain of the virus in the coming months.

For patients with COVID-19, mitochondria are one of the first lines of defense in fighting the virus.

Approximately one-third of children with COVID-19 are asymptomatic, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Alberta.

Moderna, Inc has also announced temporary authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine in Switzerland.

The study authors said their main hypothesis for the higher prevalence of olfactory dysfunction in mild COVID-19 cases was based on differences in the immune response to the infection.

Despite fringe conspiracy theories that circulated online, COVID-19 carries a greater risk of health problems than the flu.

Reports indicate a mortality rate of up to 28% among solid organ transplant patients hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed Alan Green, the US head of sales, infectious disease at AstraZeneca, on the Flu+Force campaign and the resources it provides to help pharmacists develop alternative flu vaccination sites.

An individual’s response to the flu virus is largely shaped by preexisting immunity.

Emphasizing the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine to younger generations and those with no underlying health conditions could significantly increase the overall rate of vaccination in the United States.

Results of Ellume’s rapid at-home COVID-19 test are sent to a smartphone in 15 minutes or less.

A thorough understanding of immunization billing processes for Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party payers will be critical to ensure pharmacy staff can efficiently serve their communities and facilitate a smooth reimbursement process.

Learn how you and your staff can help patients differentiate between common cough/cold symptoms and COVID-19 while also offering additional educational resources.

Baloxavir marboxil and oseltamivir are options for treating uncomplicated influenza.

Direct-to-consumer COVID-19 kit allows for anyone over 18 years of age to perform a nasal swab on themselves and send the sample off for testing.

A flu vaccine is especially important this year, as it can prevent a “twindemic” with COVID-19.

Proteases are important to the health and viability of cells and viruses. If proteases are inhibited, cells cannot perform many important functions, such as replication.