This respiratory health update covers rising influenza deaths, the spread of new SARS-CoV-2 variants, shifting reinfection patterns, and cardiovascular risks in children
In this respiratory diseases roundup, researchers examine COVID-19 protection, hospitalization rates, long COVID predictors, and rare disease mortality risks.
A randomized trial comparing influenza vaccines over two seasons found that recombinant vaccines showed stronger immune responses to A/H3N2 strains compared with egg-based and cell culture-based vaccines. ...
While it is recommended that all US health care workers receive the annual influenza vaccination, not all do. Do you know what percentage of these workers follow the recommendation?
The 2019-2020 influenza season is in full swing in the United States. How well do you know this year's vaccines? Test your knowledge with our latest pop quiz!
During the last influenza season, 81% of all US health care workers received the influenza vaccine. Do you know which group of providers had the highest rate of vaccination? Find out by taking our pop quiz....
Research has suggested that influenza virus may reduce susceptibility to antiviral drugs. Do you think the virus contributes to antimicrobial resistance as well? Let us know by taking our poll.
In this podcast, William Schaffner, MD, discusses recent updates to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) immunization recommendations in adults aged 65 or older, including pneumococcal,...
In this video, William Schaffner, MD, provides an overview of the topics presented at the 2023 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research, hosted by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, including...
In this podcast, Nicole Hood, MPH, discusses the results of her team's study examining vaccine effectiveness among pediatric patients across nine influenza seasons from 2011 to 2020.
In this expert Q and A, James W. Antoon, MD, PhD, MPH, discusses the results of his team's recent study examining the rate of neuropsychiatric events associated with influenza infection and treatment in...
In this video roundtable episode, Jaspal Singh, MD, MHA, MHS, interviews Lisa Davidson, MD, Katie Passaretti, MD, and Amina Ahmed, MD, about influenza vaccine uptake and efficacy, diagnostic stewardship and...
