Flucelvax Quadrivalent Approval Expanded to Include Younger Patients
Flucelvax Quadrivalent is a subunit influenza vaccine manufactured using cell derived candidate vaccine viruses; it does not contain egg proteins or antibiotics.
Influenza
Children Given Flu Shot Less Likely to Have Symptomatic COVID-19
Odds also lower for having severe disease for patients vaccinated for influenza, pneumococcal disease
Updates to the 2021 Adult Immunization Schedule
The ACIP emphasizes the importance of routine vaccinations during the pandemic to prevent diseases.
Rapivab Approval Expanded to Include Younger Patients With Influenza
In the peramivir arm, the median time to alleviation of combined influenza symptoms was 79 hours compared with 100 hours in the oseltamivir arm.
Risk for Death, Complications Higher With COVID-19 Versus Flu
Risk for mechanical ventilation use, admission to intensive care, longer length of stay increased for COVID-19 versus flu
Xofluza Approved for Postexposure Prevention of Influenza
The approval was supported by data from the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 Blockstone trial.
Certain HTN Meds May Cut Deaths From Influenza, Pneumonia
Use of ACE-I/ARB vs nonuse linked to lower mortality for those hospitalized with flu, pneumonia.
Discussing Flu and Pneumococcal Vaccines With Patients During COVID-19
Considering COVID-19 has dominated the news all across the world, some people could have been distracted from other medical concerns that exist. And as flu season approaches, getting vaccinated is still something patients need to prioritize. Health officials in the United States have urged Americans to get influenza and pneumococcal vaccines, but recent data from…
Pimodivir Influenza Development Program Discontinued
The efficacy and safety of pimodivir, an inhibitor of influenza virus polymerase basic protein 2, was being investigated in two phase 3 studies.
In-Hospital Heart Failure Deaths Down With Routine Vaccinations
Patients with heart failure receiving flu, pneumonia vaccinations have lower in-hospital mortality
