ALLMedicine™ Influenza Center

Jan 27th, 2023 - Influenza virus infections declined globally during the COVID-19 pandemic. Loss of natural immunity from lower rates of influenza infection and documented antigenic changes in circulating viruses may have resulted in increased susceptibility to in...

Jan 27th, 2023 - WHO estimates that seasonal influenza epidemics result in three to five million cases of severe illness (hospitalisations) every year. We aimed to improve the understanding of influenza-associated hospitalisation estimates at a national and global...

Jan 27th, 2023 - Early reports of COVID-19 indicate that adults experience a variety of neurological symptoms and diagnoses in approximately 36% of patients, including headaches, seizures, coma, encephalitis, and cerebrovascular events including ischemic stroke, i...

Jan 26th, 2023 - Influenza infection is an important public health priority, with seasonal outbreaks and pandemics causing considerable global morbidity and mortality. The PK, pharmacodynamics (PD), safety and efficacy of IV zanamivir have been evaluated in adults...

Jan 26th, 2023 - The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has resulted in a global pandemic. The clinical spectrum of COVID-19 infection is broad, encompassing asymptomatic infection, mild ...

Jan 9th, 2023 - Information in this report is categorized by influenza transmission zones, which are geographical groups of countries, areas or territories with similar influenza transmission patterns. For more information on influenza transmission zones, see the...

Dec 22nd, 2022 - Early treatment of COVID-19 with direct-acting antiviral drugs in the community could plausibly prevent deterioration, speed up recovery, and reduce health-care use in the community, viral shedding, and, the need for hospital admission. Molnupirav...

Nov 16th, 2022 - World Health Organization recommends that influenza vaccines should benefit as much of the population as possible, especially where resources are limited. Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become one of the greatest threats to health system...

Nov 10th, 2022 - Restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19 markedly blunted the spread of other respiratory illnesses. Influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) — a seasonal virus that usually causes mild cold-like symptoms, but that can be dangerous for y...

Nov 4th, 2022 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory about early, elevated respiratory disease incidence caused by multiple viruses occurring especially among children and placing strain o...

Jan 27th, 2023 - Early reports of COVID-19 indicate that adults experience a variety of neurological symptoms and diagnoses in approximately 36% of patients, including headaches, seizures, coma, encephalitis, and cerebrovascular events including ischemic stroke, i...

Jan 26th, 2023 - Influenza infection is an important public health priority, with seasonal outbreaks and pandemics causing considerable global morbidity and mortality. The PK, pharmacodynamics (PD), safety and efficacy of IV zanamivir have been evaluated in adults...

Jan 26th, 2023 - The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has resulted in a global pandemic. The clinical spectrum of COVID-19 infection is broad, encompassing asymptomatic infection, mild ...

Jan 25th, 2023 - Initial studies suggest an inflammatory state and hypercoagulation in individuals with COVID-19. Apparently, the fact that the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike protein binds to Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE...

Jan 25th, 2023 - Sub-optimal vaccination rates are a significant problem in the U.S., despite their effectiveness in preventing morbidity and mortality from vaccine-preventable illness. For influenza specifically, annual epidemics of influenza cause substantial mo...

Estimating Burden of Seasonal Influenza in the United States

Avian Influenza Current Situation Summary

Jan 24th, 2023 - The FDA is considering switching completely to bivalent COVID-19 vaccines, including for primary series doses, according to briefing documents released ahead of an advisory committee meeting later this week, and the agency is planning to offer an ...

Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness and complications. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.

Jan 23rd, 2023 - Note that some links may require subscriptions. The Department of Justice has begun a criminal investigation of Abbott Laboratories, the company responsible for the nation's continuing infant formula shortage. (Politico) Biosecurity experts advisi...