The flu vaccine is generally about 40% effective at completely preventing influenza, according to Blumberg. The flu vaccine ...

Between the 2017-2018 and 2023-2024 influenza seasons, the use of antiviral therapy in pediatric patients with influenza declined in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Avian influenza, commonly termed “bird flu”, is caused by the avian influenza virus A. This virus is usually found in wild ...

In B.C., across Canada, and around the world, children are being repeatedly infected and the consequences are now coming into ...

Flu has surged to high levels across the US, straining hospitals. Experts discuss 2024-25 flu season trends, symptoms to ...

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)-approved immunization schedules for children and adolescents ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Centers for Disease Control’s influenza map has Louisiana shaded purple, indicating very high levels ...

We assessed an inactivated quadrivalent influenza vaccine (QIV) containing both B lineages versus TIV in young children. Methods Children aged 18–47 months who had received 2 doses of TIV in a ...

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Thursday confirmed the first death of a child from influenza in the state for ...

Children under the age of 5 and people over ... It also protects against influenza B, which typically shows up later in the season, Blumberg said. After receiving the flu vaccine, you may ...

More Americans are getting infected with seasonal influenza and seeking care, a regular occurrence this time of year.

Get vaccinated against the flu to protect yourself and others. High respiratory illness activity in Wisconsin. Vaccines for ...