Racial, Ethnic Disparities Seen for Severe Flu-Associated Disease
Racial and ethnic disparities exist in the rates of severe influenza-associated disease among U.S. children and adults.
Influenza
CDC Recommendations for Influenza Vaccination Updated for 2021-2022
Licensed and age-appropriate vaccines for influenza are recommended for the 2021 to 2022 season for all persons aged 6 months or older who do not have contraindications.
ACIP: Updated Vaccine Guidance for the 2021-2022 Influenza Season
Routine annual vaccination is recommended for all patients 6 months of age and older who have no contraindications.
Many Patients With Multiple Sclerosis Harbor Misconceptions About Vaccinations
A team of researchers surveyed patients with multiple sclerosis to determine if influenza vaccine uptake would not meet public health targets.
RSV and Parainfluenza Increase Hospitalization Risk in HIV-Exposed Infants
As HIV-exposed, uninfected infants have higher rates of morbidity and mortality than HIV-unexposed uninfected infants, a study was conducted to analyze whether particular infections or immune responses contribute to hospitalization.
Influenza Vaccination in Pregnancy Not Linked to Adverse Offspring Health Outcomes
Seasonal influenza vaccination in pregnancy is not significantly associated with adverse early childhood health outcomes among offspring.
SARS-CoV-2 Pneumonia Has Low Prevalence of Bacterial Identification
The prevalence of early bacterial identification is up to 3-fold lower in intubated patients with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia compared with patients with influenza pneumonia.
First Human Case of H10N3 Bird Flu Reported in China
The world’s first case of H10N3 bird flu in a person has been reported in China, but chances are low the virus will spread widely among people.
Elevated Albuminuria May Be Linked to Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease Mortality
Elevated albuminuria may be associated with subsequent mortality from chronic lower respiratory disease and from influenza and pneumonia.
Viruses Causing Acute Respiratory Illness During the 2018/19 Influenza Season in Washington
A team of investigators sought to estimate the burden of acute respiratory illness in ambulatory care settings for 12 respiratory viruses in Washington state during the 2018-2019 influenza season.
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