Climates Associated with Seasonal Flu Epidemics
Two types of environmental conditions — cold-dry and humid-rainy — are associated with seasonal influenza epidemics, according to an epidemiological study led by researchers at the National Institutes of Health’s Fogarty International Center.
New Method Developed for Forecasting Flu Outbreaks
A computer model for predicting flu outbreaks weeks in advance has been developed by researchers at Columbia University and the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
Influenza Vaccination Associated with Reduced Risk of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events: Meta-Analysis
A recent Canadian study showed that the use of influenza vaccine was associated with a lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events.
Study Reveals Barriers to Flu Vaccine for Pregnant Women
A recent study conducted to evaluate barriers to pregnant women’s uptake of the influenza vaccine found that the decline in vaccination among this population was due to lower levels of knowledge and unfavorable attitudes regarding the vaccine’s safety and efficacy.
Immunogenicity, Reactogenicity and Safety of Quadrivalent and Trivalent Influenza Vaccines
A total of 4,659 adults aged 18 years or older were randomized to receive a single dose of inactivated quadrivalent influenza vaccine (IIV4) from one of three production lots or an inactivated trivalent influenza vaccine (IIV3) containing either a B/Victoria or B/Yamagata strain.
Choosing Influenza Vaccines
With the advent of new products with new manufacturing processes and added protection, the number of available influenza vaccine presentations has risen to 13. Which ones to choose for your patients can be simplified with a look at the pros and cons of the new compared with the traditional.
New Method Developed for Forecasting Flu Outbreaks
A computer model for predicting flu outbreaks weeks in advance has been developed by researchers at Columbia University and the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
Healthcare Workers and the Flu Vaccine: The Backlash
Despite evidence that vaccinating healthcare workers against influenza helps to protect patients, many still refuse — even during the worst flu season in nearly a decade.
Previous Exposure to Flu Viruses May Protect the Elderly
A new global study of flu pandemics shows that a large number of elderly individuals are often immune to influenza because their bodies had been infected with a similar virus in the past.
Flu and Fever in Pregnancy Is Linked to Autism Risk
A new study shows that children whose mothers had the flu or ran a fever lasting more than a week during pregnancy had an increased risk of developing an autism spectrum disorder.