In persons with COPD, seasonal influenza and PPSV23 vaccines, separately or together, reduced the risk for COPD- and pneumonia-related hospitalizations.
The Labcorp home test, available without a prescription, is delivered overnight and includes a return envelope. Results are available in 1-2 days.
Novavax reports that the various combinations assessed were safe and induced immune responses comparable to stand-alone formulations of both vaccines.
Drops in flu vaccine coverage this season have been recorded among young children and pregnant people and racial/ethnic gaps in uptake continue, says CDC.
From transmission to treatment, COVID-19 and flu have several similarities and differences. Knowing how they differ will be the key to diagnosis this flu season.
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Influenza B is the diagnosis and the patient wants to start antiviral therapy. Factoring in CDC guidance, patient preference, and price, which of the 4 options makes most sense?
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