<ѻý>Tamiflu a Bust for Preventing Flu Admissions, Meta-Analysis Findsѻý> "I wouldn't prescribe it to an otherwise healthy person," researcher says Jun 12, 2023
<ѻý>Second RSV Vaccine Lands Approval for Older Adultsѻý> Abrysvo approved for adults 60 and up Jun 01, 2023
<ѻý>Higher BMI Tied to Other Severe Respiratory Infections Tooѻý> Along with COVID, increased risks seen with upper and lower respiratory tract infections May 02, 2023
<ѻý>COVID and Aspergillus Are Dangerous Bedfellowsѻý> Attention must be paid to this new, sometimes deadly duo Apr 16, 2023
<ѻý>Yes, COVID Is Still Deadlier Than the Fluѻý> VA study finds 61% higher mortality rate in hospitalized cases this past winter Apr 07, 2023
<ѻý>Second RSV Vaccine for Older Adults Gets Thumbs Up From FDA Advisorsѻý> VRBPAC unanimously endorses efficacy of GSK's protein fusion vaccine, not quite as sold on safety Mar 01, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Panel Backs Pfizer's RSV Vaccine for Older Adultsѻý> But panelists raise multiple concerns over phase III trial data Feb 28, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Flags Potential Guillain-Barre Risk With RSV Vaccine Candidatesѻý> Both vaccines demonstrated high efficacy against symptomatic illness in large phase III trials Feb 27, 2023
<ѻý>Docs Push Ivermectin for Flu; Woody's SNL Intro; Energy Dept. Backs Lab Leak Theoryѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Feb 27, 2023
<ѻý>RSV Vaccine Succeeds in Phase III Trial of Older Adultsѻý> Here's what it could mean in practice Feb 20, 2023
<ѻý>Monoclonal Antibodies Linked to Reduced RSV Burden in Young Kidsѻý> Meta-analysis of 14 RCTs showed significant reductions in infection, hospitalization Feb 17, 2023
<ѻý>What Bird Flu Reminds Us About Influenza Pandemicsѻý> We must be prepared and proactive Feb 16, 2023
<ѻý>DeSantis Pushes Permanent Bans; Moderna RSV Vax Effective; Top Stroke Expert Diesѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Jan 18, 2023
<ѻý>COVID's Lasting Consequences for Kidsѻý> Allergist Zachary Rubin, MD, details the post-COVID symptoms presenting at his clinic Dec 27, 2022 video
<ѻý>Do We Still Need to Quarantine With COVID?ѻý> While COVID still distinguishes itself from other illnesses, those days may be numbered Dec 02, 2022
<ѻý>Which Respiratory Virus Do I Have?ѻý> There's a range of possibilities, and it's not easy to tell them apart Dec 01, 2022
<ѻý>Monks and Meth; China Says Jogger Caused COVID Outbreak; Flu Deaths Close to 3,000ѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Nov 30, 2022
<ѻý>Our Pediatric 'Immunity Debt' Is Really an 'RSV Debt'ѻý> The virus is now collecting what it is owed Nov 29, 2022
<ѻý>As He Steps Down, Fauci Urges Everyone to Get Flu, COVID Vaccinesѻý> Asked about his legacy, he says he's "never left anything on the field" Nov 22, 2022
<ѻý>'I've Never Seen Anything Like This' in the Pediatric EDѻý> Greater awareness and support can help reduce the strain Nov 10, 2022
<ѻý>Southern Hemisphere Data Warn of an Early U.S. Flu Seasonѻý> Chile's experience hints at flu circulation levels higher than at any point during the pandemic Oct 28, 2022
<ѻý>Vaccine Candidates for RSV Ward Off Severe Illness in Older Adultsѻý> Trials show upwards of 85% protection against more severe cases of respiratory syncytial virus Oct 26, 2022
<ѻý>U.S. Flu Hospitalization Rates Nearly 80% Higher for Black Adultsѻý> Influenza vaccination rates also consistently lower in some minority groups Oct 18, 2022
<ѻý>Flu Is Coming. Or Is It?ѻý> Prepare by encouraging patients to get flu and COVID vaccines Oct 16, 2022
<ѻý>Early Tamiflu Linked to Better Outcomes for Kids Hospitalized for the Fluѻý> Early use of antiviral associated with shorter length of stay, lower odds of 7-day readmission Sep 19, 2022
<ѻý>High-Dose Flu Vaccine Promising for Mortality Benefits in Older Adultsѻý> Danish pilot study lays groundwork for larger trial looking for better CV outcomes Aug 28, 2022
<ѻý>Mixed Bag for Antiviral Favipiravir in Fluѻý> Two phase III trials show conflicting results on clinical improvement May 31, 2022
<ѻý>Flu a Consistent Threat to ESRD Patientsѻý> Those with advanced-stage kidney disease had 28% higher risk of in-hospital death Apr 08, 2022
<ѻý>Flu Vaccine Didn't Stop Vascular Events in Heart Failure Patientsѻý> But study in lower income countries sees hint of benefit during peak disease season Apr 04, 2022
<ѻý>Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine No Problem for Kids With Asthmaѻý> Contrary to CDC guidance, nasal spray did not increase asthma exacerbations Mar 28, 2022
<ѻý>Novel Drug Shows Promise for Respiratory Syncytial Virusѻý> Challenge trial involving healthy adults showed superiority to placebo at multiple doses Feb 16, 2022
<ѻý>Study: Xofluza May Best Tamiflu in Reducing Family Spreadѻý> Simulated model suggests 73% more transmission if index cases received oseltamivir Feb 03, 2022
<ѻý>Two Antivirals No Better Than One for Severe Fluѻý> Randomized trial finds no difference when adding baloxavir to standard antivirals Jan 26, 2022
<ѻý>What Caused RSV to Roar Back During COVID?ѻý> Multinational study pinpoints the most important drivers of the seasonal illness Jan 19, 2022
<ѻý>Beware Flu and COVID Vax Mix-Ups and Other Medication Errorsѻý> Medication safety group previews new best practices for next year Dec 09, 2021
<ѻý>Year in Review: Respiratory Syncytial Virusѻý> Vaccine development for older adults continued apace, virus roared back in kids Dec 03, 2021
<ѻý>Make the Diagnosis: Fever and Flank Pain -- What’s Up?ѻý> 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
<ѻý>Antibiotics Used in Dialysis Patients Linked With Sudden Cardiac Deathѻý> Should floxacins stay or should they go in these patients? Oct 20, 2021
<ѻý>Egg-Free Flu Shot Works for Kidsѻý> Novel platform for growing virus to make vaccine on par with traditional egg-based vaccine Oct 13, 2021