Influenza
From the Journals
Survey: 26% of parents hesitant about influenza vaccine
The rate of hesitancy about the yearly influenza vaccine may be four times higher than that for routine childhood vaccination, a survey finds.
Commentary
Perfect storm of SARS-CoV-2 during flu season
Flu vaccination is the one thing that can be done to mitigate the situation.
From the Journals
Baloxavir effective, well tolerated for influenza treatment in children
This phase 3 trial demonstrates that the investigational drug baloxavir marboxil is noninferior to oseltamivir, a drug for alleviating flu...
From the Journals
Fewer than 20% of eligible children received the recommended two doses of flu vaccine
Children given an initial two-dose vaccination against the flu have a significantly lower odds of getting the flu, compared with those who have...
News from the FDA/CDC
2019-2020 flu season ends with ‘very high’ activity in New Jersey
Influenza activity has been at or above the national baseline since early November.
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu activity down from its third peak of the season, COVID-19 still a factor
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu activity measures continue COVID-19–related divergence
Fewer samples are testing positive, but flu-related visits are increasing.
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu now riding on COVID-19’s coattails
CDC suggests that current climate of increased “healthcare seeking behavior” may be affecting data on influenza.
From the Journals
Inactivated flu vaccine succeeds among autoimmune rheumatic disease patients
Safety and effectiveness data support use of inactivated flu vaccine for individuals with autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
News from the FDA/CDC
After weeks of decline, influenza activity increases slightly
Attention on COVID-19 may have led to more visits than usual for respiratory illness.
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu activity declines again but remains high
Number of deaths in children at this point in the season is the highest seen since the 2009 pandemic.