Influenza

Educational Handout May Increase Receipt of Child Influenza Vaccine

Providing educational intervention in waiting room before pediatric provider visit may be beneficial.

CDC: 2017-2018 Influenza Season Led to High Workplace Absenteeism

The peak level was significantly higher than the average during previous 5 influenza seasons,

Exposure to 2009 Pandemic H1N1 Vaccine During Pregnancy Appears Safe

Exposure to the 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza vaccine in pregnancy was not associated with most negative health outcomes among offspring.

Baloxavir Safe, Effective in Pediatric Influenza Study

By

Diana Ernst, RPh

According to results from the MINISTONE-2 trial, baloxavir marboxil (Xofluza) was found to be safe and effective in children 1 to less than 12 years old with an influenza infection.

Hospital Staff Mask Protocols Reduce Nosocomial Influenza Transmission

By

Bradley van Paridon

The “Masks Save Lives” campaign is highly effective in preventing nosocomial influenza infection in clinical settings.

2018-2019 US Influenza Season Was Longest in 10 Years

The 2018-2019 influenza season was of moderate severity and lasted 21 weeks; illness was mainly attributed to influenza A viruses.

Baloxavir Marboxil Prevents Influenza in Those Living With an Infected Household Member

By

Brian Park, PharmD

Individuals treated preventively with Xofluza were significantly less likely to develop influenza after exposure to an infected household member.

Identifying Nosocomial Influenza A: Whole-Genome vs Hemagglutinin/Neuraminidase Sequencing

By

Sweta Gupta

Whole-genome sequencing was better at identifying nosocomial influenza A outbreak clusters than hemagglutinin (HA)/neuraminidase (NA) gene sequencing.