September 15th 2025
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health updated the public on the specific local case and reminds everyone of the importance of vaccination to protect the community.
Household Transmission of Influenza Increased in 2021-2022 Vs Past Seasons
January 9th 2024Though more research is needed to determine reasons for the association, a study published in JAMA Network revealed the 2021-2022 influenza season was associated with a significantly higher household transmission risk compared to pre-pandemic seasons.
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A Comparative Analysis Show Distinct Severity of COVID-19 vs Influenza
January 4th 2024Results of a study by Yan Xie and colleagues highlight the severe impact of COVID-19, with higher death rates, increased risks of long-term complications, and greater infectivity compared to seasonal influenza.
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Email Reminders for Influenza Vaccine Uptake May Be Less Effective in Patients with Diabetes
December 21st 2023Analysis of the NUDGE-FLU study reveals electronic nudges designed to boost influenza vaccination were more effective in older adults without diabetes, highlighting the need for tailored approaches in diabetes populations.
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FDA: COVID-19 Moderna Vaccine Dose Needs to be Adjusted for Pediatric Population
November 7th 2023The federal agency was made aware some health care providers had administered the full single dose vial of the vaccine, which contains “notably more” volume than the 0.25 mL volume indicated for children aged 6 months to 11 years.
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Understanding Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens (MDR) and Antimicrobial Stewardship in CAP
November 6th 2023An expert in infectious diseases comments on multidrug-resistant pathogens such as pneumococcus in CAP, and shares thoughts on balancing antimicrobial stewardship with the pharmacoeconomics of antimicrobial therapies in CAP.
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Strategies for Approaching Treatment Selection of CAP
October 30th 2023Dr George Sakoulas shares strategies for selecting single and combination therapy when dealing with empiric vs focused treatment regimens for CAP and discusses clinical considerations for elderly patients hospitalized with CAP.
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Moderna Begins Phase 3 Trial for its Influenza-COVID-19 Vaccine
October 26th 2023The company dosed its first study participant with its investigational vaccine, mRNA-1083. And this follows recent data reported from their phase 1/2 trial where the vaccine showed strong immunogenicity against influenza and COVID-19, with an acceptable reactogenicity and safety profile.
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CDC Issues Health Advisory Alert After Increases in RSV Activity
September 6th 2023Due to increased RSV activity in the southeast United States, the CDC has issued an official Health Alert Network Health Advisory. The federal agency recommends clinicians prepare to implement recently FDA-approved prevention methods.
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