Cold and Flu - Page 61

October 24, 2015

Antibiotics may have been wrongly prescribed for influenza, CDC finds

During the 2013 flu season, more people needed antiviral medications than got them, and meanwhile, antibiotics were inappropriately given to a large proportion of patients with influenza (a viral disease that is not helped by taking antibiotics), according to a new study.

October 24, 2015

Flu vaccine: Should your kids get the nasal spray?

In a new recommendation this flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that the nasal spray form of the flu vaccine is the preferred way to vaccinate kids ages 2 to 8.

October 24, 2015

CDC estimates beneficial impact of flu vaccination

As influenza activity picks up in some parts of the United States, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that vaccinations reduced flu-related illness, doctor visits and hospitalizations by 17 percent last year.

October 23, 2015

South Korea to disinfect farms as foot-and-mouth, bird flu spread

South Korea will disinfect farms around the country over the new year and limit the transport of animals, stepping up its effort to contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that has spread close to the capital as well as bird flu.

October 23, 2015

Glaxo recalls popular form of flu vaccine due to potency problem

GlaxoSmithKline is recalling a popular four-in-one flu vaccine distributed throughout the U.S. because its effectiveness can decline over time.

October 23, 2015

US anthrax probe reveals new bird flu mishap, widespread safety lapses

Federal health officials on Friday disclosed a new safety breach at a high-security U.S. government laboratory involving dangerous avian flu, a lapse that came to light as they investigated the potential exposure of researchers to live anthrax bacteria.

October 23, 2015

How Wikipedia can track influenza

By monitoring the number of times people look for flu information on Wikipedia, researchers may be better able to estimate the severity of a flu season, according to a new study

October 23, 2015

Flu vaccination coverage up in young and old, still too low for most adults, CDC says

The latest report on influenza vaccination coverage revealed that overall coverage is up, but remains low for 18 to 64 year olds. Additionally, gaps in coverage of health care workers may be worrisome, according to experts.

November 20, 2014

Minnesota Infant Monitored for New Flu Strain

Doctors are monitoring a Minnesota infant who has developed H1N2, a unique type of H1N1 or the swine flu

November 20, 2014

China reports second bird flu death in a month

China on Sunday reported its second bird flu fatality in a month following deaths last week in Vietnam and Cambodia