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April 03, 2022
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No difference in the primary outcome was observed between those randomized to influenza vaccine compared to placebo.
March 30, 2022
Males between 50-64 who have been vaccinated without erythema were at the highest risk of GBS.
Previously, few rapid diagnostic tests have been studied in home environments, and there are currently no tests approved for at-home influenza detection by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
March 29, 2022
Nearly all of the doctors polled recommended the pneumococcal vaccine for patients with cardiovascular disease aged 65 years and older.
Investigators conducted the largest study on SARS-CoV-2 co-infection with influenza viruses, respiratory syncytial virus, or adenoviruses.
March 24, 2022
Data from Australia show a T-cell antigen-inducing vaccine was unable to provide greater prevention of flu incidence than a placebo.
March 21, 2022
Evidence-informed interventions were suggested to improve influenza vaccination rates in pregnant women in addition to local and national guidelines.
March 19, 2022
Investigators suggested that prediction tools such as the decision-making support tool PREDAFLU could be used to provide early warnings of increased activity during these visits.
March 13, 2022
Findings suggest mortality risk from the respiratory virus is twice greater among adults with CHF.
March 12, 2022
As influenza A(H3N2) remains the most prevalent subtype in the US, investigators estimated the available flu shot is not significantly preventing positive cases.