May 7th 2025
Michigan dairy worker's infection is linked to widespread H5N1 outbreaks, as new findings suggest increased transmission risk and moderate disease in mammals.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of High-Dose Trivalent vs Quadrivalent Flu Vaccine
November 2nd 2018Investigators have found the quadrivalent vaccination to be as effective as trivalent standard-dose, while the high-dose trivalent was found to be more effective than the trivalent standard-dose.
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FDA Approves Baloxavir Marboxil to Treat Uncomplicated Influenza
October 24th 2018Today, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil) for the treatment of acute uncomplicated influenza (flu) in patients 12 years of age and older who have been symptomatic for no more than 48 hours.
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Flu Vaccination Rates Among US Health care Workers Held Steady in 2017-2018 Season
October 8th 2018A new report on influenza vaccination rates among US health care workers finds that employer requirements help keep vaccination rates of health care workers higher than that of the general public.
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Phase 1 Clinical Trial Assesses Nasal Influenza Vaccine in Pediatric Populations
September 19th 2018The NIAID is sponsoring a phase 1 clinical trial to assess if a nasal influenza vaccine candidate used in combination with a licensed vaccine can enhance immune responses against influenza in children and teens.
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Potential Single Dose Influenza Treatment, With Caveats
September 17th 2018The possibility of a new antiviral class administered as a single oral dose that is well tolerated will be a welcome addition to the treatment armamentarium for #influenza. However, its use should be limited to carefully selected individuals.
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