May 8th 2024
Courtney Nelson, MD, highlights the session she presented at the PAS annual meeting discussion racial and ethnic disparities for influenza vaccine delivery.
Comparing clinical features of COVID-19 and seasonal influenza
September 11th 2020The influenza season is going to be here soon, which could make things difficult for a system already taxed by COVID-19. A new report illuminates the similarities and differences between COVID-19 and seasonal influenza.
Pediatric population hit hard this flu season, hospitalizations higher
February 20th 2020Influenza season is full-blown and widespread, with higher hospitalization rates among children and young adults, according to the most recent surveillance report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Focus flu shot vaccine discussions on parents who waffle
December 11th 2019Discussing vaccination against influenza can go a few different ways. For parents who are either unconcerned with the influenza immunization or who had children who received it in previous seasons but still got influenza, a targeted, evidence-based patient education supported by the influenza immunization and hospitalization data could turn the tide.