<ѻýҕl>Monks and Meth; China Says Jogger Caused COVID Outbreak; Flu Deaths Close to 3,000ѻýҕl> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻýҕl staff Nov 30, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Our Pediatric 'Immunity Debt' Is Really an 'RSV Debt'ѻýҕl> The virus is now collecting what it is owed Nov 29, 2022
<ѻýҕl>As He Steps Down, Fauci Urges Everyone to Get Flu, COVID Vaccinesѻýҕl> Asked about his legacy, he says he's "never left anything on the field" Nov 22, 2022
<ѻýҕl>'I've Never Seen Anything Like This' in the Pediatric EDѻýҕl> Greater awareness and support can help reduce the strain Nov 10, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Southern Hemisphere Data Warn of an Early U.S. Flu Seasonѻýҕl> Chile's experience hints at flu circulation levels higher than at any point during the pandemic Oct 28, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Vaccine Candidates for RSV Ward Off Severe Illness in Older Adultsѻýҕl> Trials show upwards of 85% protection against more severe cases of respiratory syncytial virus Oct 26, 2022
<ѻýҕl>U.S. Flu Hospitalization Rates Nearly 80% Higher for Black Adultsѻýҕl> Influenza vaccination rates also consistently lower in some minority groups Oct 18, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Flu Is Coming. Or Is It?ѻýҕl> Prepare by encouraging patients to get flu and COVID vaccines Oct 16, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Early Tamiflu Linked to Better Outcomes for Kids Hospitalized for the Fluѻýҕl> Early use of antiviral associated with shorter length of stay, lower odds of 7-day readmission Sep 19, 2022
<ѻýҕl>High-Dose Flu Vaccine Promising for Mortality Benefits in Older Adultsѻýҕl> Danish pilot study lays groundwork for larger trial looking for better CV outcomes Aug 28, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Mixed Bag for Antiviral Favipiravir in Fluѻýҕl> Two phase III trials show conflicting results on clinical improvement May 31, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Flu a Consistent Threat to ESRD Patientsѻýҕl> Those with advanced-stage kidney disease had 28% higher risk of in-hospital death Apr 08, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Flu Vaccine Didn't Stop Vascular Events in Heart Failure Patientsѻýҕl> But study in lower income countries sees hint of benefit during peak disease season Apr 04, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine No Problem for Kids With Asthmaѻýҕl> Contrary to CDC guidance, nasal spray did not increase asthma exacerbations Mar 28, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Novel Drug Shows Promise for Respiratory Syncytial Virusѻýҕl> Challenge trial involving healthy adults showed superiority to placebo at multiple doses Feb 16, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Study: Xofluza May Best Tamiflu in Reducing Family Spreadѻýҕl> Simulated model suggests 73% more transmission if index cases received oseltamivir Feb 03, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Two Antivirals No Better Than One for Severe Fluѻýҕl> Randomized trial finds no difference when adding baloxavir to standard antivirals Jan 26, 2022
<ѻýҕl>What Caused RSV to Roar Back During COVID?ѻýҕl> Multinational study pinpoints the most important drivers of the seasonal illness Jan 19, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Beware Flu and COVID Vax Mix-Ups and Other Medication Errorsѻýҕl> Medication safety group previews new best practices for next year Dec 09, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Year in Review: Respiratory Syncytial Virusѻýҕl> Vaccine development for older adults continued apace, virus roared back in kids Dec 03, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Make the Diagnosis: Fever and Flank Pain -- What’s Up?ѻýҕl> A 31-year-old man went to urgent care complaining of fever and chills lasting a few days, which he originally thought was the flu. Nov 30, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Antibiotics Used in Dialysis Patients Linked With Sudden Cardiac Deathѻýҕl> Should floxacins stay or should they go in these patients? Oct 20, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Egg-Free Flu Shot Works for Kidsѻýҕl> Novel platform for growing virus to make vaccine on par with traditional egg-based vaccine Oct 13, 2021
<ѻýҕl>It's Possible to Reduce Unneeded Antibiotic Scripts in Primary Careѻýҕl> AHRQ program scores a win for antibiotic stewardship Oct 01, 2021
<ѻýҕl>COVID Deaths Surpass 1918 Flu Deathsѻýҕl> COVID's toll not as heavy, but pandemic isn't over yet Sep 21, 2021
<ѻýҕl>The Technological Marvel of Combination Vaccinesѻýҕl> Many questions remain for co-formulating COVID vaccines, but pursuing this now is the right move Sep 18, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Good Results When Giving Flu Shots to MI Survivors Still in the Hospitalѻýҕl> Vaccination prior to discharge linked to heart benefit Aug 30, 2021
<ѻýҕl>ACIP Backs Flu and COVID Vaccine Co-Administrationѻýҕl> Committee also voted on dengue, rabies vaccines for kids Jun 25, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Probiotics Protect Overweight, Older Patients From Coughs and Wheezeѻýҕl> Trial affirms "gut-lung" link but with important caveats May 14, 2021
<ѻýҕl>'We Want Them Infected'; Extra Vax Doses; Tom Cruise, Distancing Enforcerѻýҕl> A daily roundup of news on COVID-19 and the rest of medicine Dec 17, 2020
<ѻýҕl>ACIP OKs Changes to 2021 Vax Scheduleѻýҕl> Includes changes to menACWY, zoster, and language about severe allergic reactions to flu vax Oct 29, 2020
<ѻýҕl>Fluad on Par With High-Dose Flu Vax in High-Risk Seniorsѻýҕl> Real-world data also shows higher effectiveness with adjuvanted trivalent flu vaccine vs standard Oct 25, 2020
<ѻýҕl>Flu, COVID-19 or Both? Don't Overlook Co-Infection, CDC Urgesѻýҕl> With overlapping signs and symptoms, surveillance, testing more important than ever Sep 17, 2020
<ѻýҕl>CDC: COVID-19 Wiped Out the Flu Around the World This Yearѻýҕl> Community mitigation measures halted the other pandemic here and abroad... but winter is coming Sep 17, 2020
<ѻýҕl>When COVID-19 Really Is 'Just Another Flu'ѻýҕl> Imagine a world as jaded about SARS-CoV-2 as it is about influenza Sep 08, 2020
<ѻýҕl>CDC: COVID-19 Patients Should Delay Flu Shotѻýҕl> But vaccine especially important for high-risk patients this year, agency says Aug 20, 2020
<ѻýҕl>COVID-19: Kids' Noses May Carry More Virus Than Adults'ѻýҕl> But whether they spread disease is another question Jul 30, 2020
<ѻýҕl>Flu, Pneumonia Vaccines Tied to Lower Alzheimer's Riskѻýҕl> Older adults vaccinated against pneumonia have nearly 40% less Alzheimer's risk later in life Jul 27, 2020
<ѻýҕl>CT Useless for COVID-19 Diagnosis, Study Affirmsѻýҕl> Even AI couldn't tell flu pneumonia from COVID in chest scans Jul 12, 2020