Influenza

Steven Furr, MD, discusses how communication between clinicians and patients is crucial to combatting vaccine hesitancy this upcoming respiratory virus season.

Encouraging patients to reach out with questions may lead more to roll up their sleeves this season, Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, told Patient Care.

Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, discusses the ACIP's updated recommendations for immunization against COVID-19, influenza, and RSV.

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The over-the-counter antigen test, for use at home or at point of care, discriminates between SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A and B in 15 minutes.

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In adults hospitalized with RSV, odds of severe outcomes, including death, were much higher than for those admitted for, but vaccinated against, COVID-19, flu.

Investigators found vaccine uptake of 41% among unvaccinated individuals who were part of a messaging intervention in the emergency department.

Ravi Jhaveri, MD, provides an overview of AstraZeneca's FluMist Quadrivalent vaccine and discusses why it could help increase vaccination rates.

Respiratory vaccine R & D at Moderna, Merck, and Pfizer is focused on mRNA technology, added protection for vulnerable populations, and combination shots.

The updated guidelines reflect the progress made in protecting against severe illness from COVID-19, said CDC Director Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH.

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Hospitalization for COVID-19 was associated with higher long-term risks of death, adverse health outcomes, and significant cumulative excess DALYs vs influenza.

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Vaccination against all 3 cocirculating viruses are lower than this time last year and hospitalizations are up across age groups, according to a CDC Health Advisory.

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The coadministration of RSVpreF and seasonal influenza vaccine was found to generate robust immune responses in older adults, reported authors of new study.

The mRNA-based combination vaccine candidate for flu and COVID-19 received Fast Track Designation from the US Food and Drug Administration.

Drs John Russell, Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, Charles Vega, Wendy Wright, And Neil Skolnik provide their practice pearls and key thoughts on how to vaccinate their patient populations in the upcoming influenza season.

Drs Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir and Charles Vega share their expertise on how to vaccinate a 65-year-old male patient with an egg allergy.

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A panel of experts in vaccination efforts discuss the available influenza vaccines for a 50-year-old male patient with a heart disease.

John Russell, MD, FAAFP, presents the case of a 30-year-old pregnant woman in her 2nd trimester and reviews the appropriate vaccination strategies for this patient.

IDWeek 2023. Results highlight potential impact of influenza vaccination in reducing CV, respiratory, and other complications in adults aged ≥65 years with underlying chronic conditions.

Immune response in older adults after receiving both vaccines in the same visit was noninferior to sequential administration and the safety profile was acceptable.

Researchers say findings demonstrate the capacity to use an existing influenza vaccine effectiveness network to study a large immunocompromised population.

COVID-19, influenza, and RSV will be the topics of a different types of sessions examining the history, new diagnostics, prevention, and future treatments during IDWeek 2023.

Dr John Russell and Neil Skolnik comment on how to translate the advisory committee on immunization practices influenza vaccination recommendations to patients.

Dr Neil Skolnik reviews the role of real-world data to examine the efficacy of influenza vaccines and their impact on influenza related complications.

IDWeek 2023: Imagine an intriguing hot topic in infectious disease and you'll find a session or 2 where you can learn more and then choose the next topic, rinse, and repeat.