AstraZeneca’s FluMist first and only self-administered flu vaccine
FluMist is an efficacious and safely tolerated intranasal influenza vaccine. FluMist has gained approval from the FDA for self-administration by ...
Tag: Flu (Influenza)
Oseltamivir and peramivir may reduce length-of-hospital-stay in patients with severe influenza
1. Time in hospital was modestly reduced in both intervention groups compared to the control. 2. There was little to ...
Influenza is associated with an increased odds of Parkinson Disease diagnosis after 10 years
1. Inpatient or outpatient clinic diagnosed influenza infection was associated with an increased odds ratio of diagnosis with Parkinson Disease ...
Antiviral agents such as zanamivir and baloxavir are associated with improved time to symptom alleviation for seasonal influenza
1. This network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) concluded that four antiviral medications successfully reduce the duration of influenza ...
Significant risk factors defined for influenza-related complications in children
1. Significant risk factors for hospital admission due to complications from influenza or influenza-like illness in children included neurological disorders, ...
Patient Basics: Flu (Influenza)
Originally published by Harvard Health. What Is It? Influenza (the flu) is a respiratory infection. It is caused by the ...