Flu

Women have a higher risk for injection site reactions, systemic reactions and severe reactions.

The results of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases’ 2023 national survey of attitudes about influenza, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus and pneumococcal disease are raising concerns...

Just under three-quarters of patients with chronic kidney disease receive flu vaccines

The nation is entering an “unprecedented vaccine season,” with the availability of vaccines for three viruses responsible for the most hospitalizations among older adults, according to Omnicare pharmacists.

COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus cases are increasing, and the height of influenza season is on the horizon, but older adults and long-term care staff members are entering the first virus season...

Two toolkits are out to help senior living providers and others address some of the biggest threats to older adult health and wellness: influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, COVID-19 and falls.

A similar immune response and no increase in the rate of reactogenicity events was seen with coadministration versus administering the COVID-19 vaccine alone.

The elderly — and all of us — deserve to know that the air we and our loved ones are breathing is safe and healthy.

Interim data show vaccine effectiveness of 51.9% in five South American countries during their flu season.

2022-2023 flu vaccination guidance for older adults out from ACIP … More than 2.5 million older adults have ‘worst case’ housing needs: HUD … DOJ seizes $1.4B related to COVID-19 fraud, launches...