Influenza

 
What Are the 9 Influenza Vaccines Available for the 2025–2026 Respiratory Virus Season?
August 13, 2025

The 9 influenza vaccines available for the upcoming respiratory virus season come from 4 manufacturers in single-dose syringes and vials and multidose vials may still be available.

How to Streamline Pediatric Vaccine Coadministration During High-Demand Seasons
August 13, 2025

Family physician Sarah Sams, MD, shares how to improve pediatric vaccine coadministration using pre‑visit planning and staff coordination.

Back-to-School Vaccine Catch-Up: Strategies From a Family Physician
August 11, 2025

From EMR reports to targeted nurse visits, Sarah Sams, MD, outlines practical ways PCPs can catch up pediatric vaccinations before school starts.

11 US Vaccine Policy Updates: How Will They Affect Your Practice?
August 06, 2025

Since his Senate approval as head of HHS in February, RFK Jr has enacted and/or proposed seismic changes to US vaccine policy that will impact your daily care of patients.

Amesh Adalja, MD, Breaks Down 2025 Vaccine Policy Shifts for Primary Care
July 30, 2025

Infectious disease expert Amesh Adalja, MD, outlines the biggest vaccine policy shifts of 2025, including changes to COVID-19 and flu vaccine recommendations.

Influenza Vaccination Reduces Disease Burden in Both Vaccinated and Unvaccinated, Modeling Study Finds
July 24, 2025

Vaccination lowered influenza cases by about 33% to 42% in seasonal flu setups with 40% vaccine effectiveness, researchers reported.

Reconstituted ACIP Votes Yes on Clesrovimab for Infants and Flu Shot For All, But Thimerosal Has Got to Go
June 27, 2025

The new, 7-member committee was clear on its support for the mAb for infants and the essential role of vaccination against influenza but wants an alternative preservative to thimerosal.

ACIP Agenda for First Meeting Since Committee Was Replaced by RKF Jr Raises Questions for What's On It and What's Not
June 25, 2025

The now 7-member ACIP will discuss dated issues including thimerosal in flu vaccine and MMR-related febrile seizures but not vaccines against cervical cancer and pneumonia.

With the Flu Season in Overdrive, Hospitals are Overwhelmed
February 12, 2025

Some hospitals have EDs filled with patients and a number of states are reporting the 2024-2025 version of a COVID-19, flu, and RSV tripledemic.

COVID-19 Associated with Higher Long-Term Mortality Than Flu or RSV: New Data
February 03, 2025

Researchers found that COVID-19 had a higher long-term mortality than influenza and RSV in veterans—underscoring vaccination’s vital role.