Influenza
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC: Flu activity ‘high’ in nine states
The proportion of outpatient visits for influenza rose from 2.7% to 3.3% in the last week.
News from the FDA/CDC
2018-2019 flu season starts in earnest
Highest level of influenza activity seen in two states for the week ending Dec. 15.
From the Journals
Pregnant women commonly refuse the influenza vaccine
Opinion
The powerful virus inflammatory response
Conference Coverage
Full-dose quadrivalent flu vaccine shows increased efficacy in children
ACIP hears data on safety and immunogenicity as manufacturer pursues expanded license.
Conference Coverage
Vaccine protects against flu-related hospitalizations in pregnancy
News
FDA clears Abbott’s Influenza A & B 2, Strep A 2 assays
Conference Coverage
ACIP votes unanimously in favor of immunization schedule update and redesign
News
FDA approves Xofluza for treatment of influenza
News
High-dose flu vaccine in RA patients beats standard dose
News
Oral flu vaccine protects, evokes mucosal immunity