Influenza
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Insist on flu vaccination for all, say experts
Flu vaccines are important for people of all ages after 6 months.
Conference Coverage
Clinicians: Be clear about flu vaccine’s value
A strong recommendation from a clinician can encourage individuals to get vaccinated for influenza and to vaccinate their children.
News
CDC: Flu vaccine recommendations broaden for pregnant women and children
More options for more people.
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Inactivated quadrivalent influenza vaccine safe, effective in 6- to 35-month-olds
Randomized controlled trial was conducted on four continents.
From the Journals
Inactivated flu vaccine more effective than live version
Despite efforts to increase the thermostability and immunogenicity of the quadrivalent live attenuated influenza vaccine, the inactivated vaccine...
News from the FDA/CDC
Vaccine reduced risk for flu visits by 42%
None of the thousands of samples tested showed resistance to the antivirals used in this year’s vaccine.
Conference Coverage
ACIP approves new influenza vaccine recommendations
New flu vaccine recommendations focus on children and pregnant women.
From the Journals
First trimester use of inactivated flu vaccine didn’t cause birth defects
Is maternal flu vaccination in the first trimester safe?
News from the FDA/CDC
Decline in U.S. flu activity puts end of season within sight
For the week ending April 1, the CDC reports “minimal” influenza activity in 27 states and Puerto Rico.
Conference Coverage
Make assessment of immunization status of older adults routine
Assessment of immunization status in older adults should be a routine part of all visits.
News from the FDA/CDC
Latest weekly flu data show no decline in visits
The proportion of outpatient visits for influenza was 3.2% for the second consecutive week, which halted the slowdown in activity that began the...