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Influenza Infection Linked to Long-Term Increased Risk for Parkinson Disease

By

Amit Akirov, MD

November 24, 2021

Researchers sought to examine whether prior influenza or other infections are associated with Parkinson disease more than 10 years after infection.

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Influenza Vaccine Coverage Suboptimal for Medicare Beneficiaries

November 17, 2021

Only half of Medicare beneficiaries aged 19 years and older are vaccinated for influenza, according to a study published online.

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Efficacy of a Cell-Based Quadrivalent Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (IIV4c) in Children, Adolescents

By

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

November 15, 2021

Investigators conducted a study to assess the efficacy of a cell-based quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV4c) in preventing influenza virus infection in adolescents and children.

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Treating Mucus Hypersecretion in Colds and Influenza

By

Kami Whitney, MPAS, PA-C

November 12, 2021

This review covers the role of mucus hypersecretion in the pathogenesis of colds and flu and treatment options for mucus hypersecretion.

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Cell Culture-Derived Influenza Vaccine Efficacious in Children

October 29, 2021

A cell culture-derived quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine is efficacious against influenza among healthy children and adolescents.

CDC Declares Flu Epidemic After Death of 15 Children

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Walgreens: Flu Cases Already Increases 23% This Season

October 25, 2021

Flu activity in the United States is 23 percent higher so far this season than in 2020, sales of flu medications at Walgreens suggest.

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Survey: 60% of Americans Will Delay or Skip Flu Shot This Year

October 21, 2021

Experts are warning that the upcoming flu season could be severe, but a new survey shows that 60% of Americans may delay or skip a flu shot.

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CDC Urges Flu Shots as Survey Shows Half of Americans Do Not Plan on It

October 14, 2021

Nearly half of U.S. adults are not likely to get a flu shot this season, which has prompted federal health officials to urge all Americans to get the flu vaccines.

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AAP: Social Distancing Measures in Ohio Reduce RSV, Influenza Rates

October 14, 2021

Social distancing measures in Ohio in 2020 reduced the rates of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

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Association Between Antimicrobial-Resistant Pathogens and Seasonal Influenza Infection Rates

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

October 6, 2021

Researchers sought to determine whether there is a correlation between antimicrobial-resistant pathogens and influenza infection rates that occur during influenza season in ambulatory and inpatient settings.