Influenza
News
Flu vaccination found safe in surgical patients
Key clinical point: Immunizing surgical patients against seasonal influenza before they leave the hospital appears safe. Major finding: Patients...
News
Flu activity reaches another new season high
The proportion of outpatient visits for influenza-like illness was 3.5% for the week, the highest of the 2015-2016 season so far.
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U.S. flu activity falls for first time since early January
Influenza-like illness (ILI) activity in the 2015-2016 U.S. flu season declined for the first time since early January, according to the Centers...
Conference Coverage
Vaccines committee approves recommended influenza strains for 2016-2017 vaccine
All four components correspond with the recommendations of the World Health Organization.
News
U.S. flu activity continues steady climb
Influenza-like illness (ILI) activity reached a new national high for the 2015-2016 flu season during the week ending Feb. 20, according to the...
Conference Coverage
2015-2016 flu vaccine 59% effective, CDC says
The CDC says preliminary data on this season’s flu vaccine show a 59% effectiveness rate against the disease.
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ACIP recommends LAIV as an option for all people with egg allergies
Live attenuated influenza vaccine will likely be recommended as an option for all individuals with egg allergies, regardless of the severity of...
Commentary
Treating influenza: A guide to antiviral safety in pregnancy
The limited safety data that are currently available have not suggested an increased risk for major birth defects following treatment with...
News
U.S. flu activity at its highest level yet
Activity of influenza-like illness (ILI) was at its highest level so far for week 18 of the 2015-2016 flu season, the Centers for Disease Control...
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Poverty promotes flu hospitalizations
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Influenza linked to atrial fibrillation in large observational study
A diagnosis of influenza increased the risk of subsequent atrial fibrillation by about 18%, investigators reported online in Heart Rhythm.