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General Influenza and Flu Vaccine Information

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May 13
Flu experts try to ensure record vaccine doses get used
May 2
Researchers find fast way to make human antibodies against flu
Apr 17
CDC: Imperfect flu vaccine was of help in tough season
Apr 16
Study: New seasonal flu strains launch from Asia
Apr 9
Flu vaccination still a challenge for hospitals
Apr 4
US flu activity continues late-season decline
Mar 19
Researchers warn of resistant flu, foodborne microbes
Mar 13
Flu prompts 2-week school closure in Hong Kong
Mar 10
Hectic season exposes gaps in flu preparedness
Mar 7
Flu activity continues to slow, CDC says
Mar 5
Flu immunizations for children will pose big challenge
Feb 29
Flu epidemic may be slowing, CDC says
Feb 27
ACIP recommends flu shots for all school children
Feb 22
CDC says flu is widespread in 49 states
FDA panel endorses overhaul for 2008-09 flu vaccine
Feb 15
Flu widespread in 44 states, CDC reports
Feb 14
WHO advises total makeover for 2008-09 flu vaccine
Feb 8
CDC says influenza B strain doesn't match vaccine
Feb 7
Europe reports further increase in Tamiflu resistance
Feb 6
US seeing flu strain not matched by vaccine
Feb 1
Europe says Tamiflu-resistant virus seen in 9 countries
Jan 31
Study: School-based flu immunizations save money
Jan 29
Europeans find Tamiflu resistance in seasonal flu virus
Jan 24
Older flu drugs still used, against CDC advice
Jan 7
FDA clears single test for 12 respiratory viruses
Jan 4
Acambis reports promising results for 'universal' flu vaccine
Dec 6
Experts urge clinicians to extend flu-shot season
Nov 27
FDA panel seeks stronger label warnings for 2 flu drugs
Nov 14
Study finds greater, later role for antivirals in flu patients
Nov 9
CDC: vaccine deliveries set record, but will strains match?
Oct 25
ACIP endorses FluMist for 2-, 3-, and 4-year-olds
Oct 19
Study: Cold, dry air favors spread of flu in lab animals
Oct 17
WHO report explores patent issues concerning flu viruses
Oct 9
Fresh doubts, new support for flu shots for seniors
Sep 28
FDA approves sixth flu vaccine for US market
Sep 20
FDA approves FluMist for 2- to 4-year-old children
Trial of injectable flu drug yields disappointing results
Sep 19
CDC predicts record flu-shot supply, decries low coverage
Aug 1
Study: Flu patients shed virus longer than expected
Jul 30
Acambis launches human trial of 'universal' flu vaccine
Jul 27
Flu vaccine distributor group reports on supply and delivery delays
Jul 11
Children's flu cases turn deadly after bacterial infection
Jul 2
CDC urges flu shots for all healthcare workers
Jun 22
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H5N1, other flu viruses show signs of drug resistance
Jun 20
Japanese to study behavioral effects of Tamiflu
    
Evaluation of the NanoChip 400 system for detection of influenza A and B, respiratory syncytial, and parainfluenza viruses
From May J Clin Microbiol

The course of fever following influenza virus infection in children treated with oseltamivir
From Jun J Med Virol

Changing selective pressure during antigenic changes in human influenza H3
From PLoS Pathog, published online May 2

A novel approach to improve influenza vaccination rates among health care professionals: a prospective randomized controlled trial
From May Am J Infect Control

Rapid cloning of high-affinity human monoclonal antibodies against influenza virus
From Nature, published online Apr 30

Inhibition of pulmonary antibacterial defense by interferon-gamma during recovery from influenza infection
From Nature Med, published online Apr 27

Effect of influenza and pneumococcal vaccines in elderly persons in years of low influenza activity
From Virology J, published online Apr 28

Infectivity studies of influenza virus hemagglutinin receptor binding site mutants in mice
From May J Virol

The global circulation of seasonal influenza A (H3N2) viruses
From Apr 18 Science

Interim within-season estimate of the effectiveness of trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine--Marshfield, Wisconsin, 2007-08 influenza season
From Apr 18 MMWR

Update: influenza activity--United States, September 30, 2007-April 5, 2008, and composition of the 2008-09 influenza vaccine
From Apr 18 MMWR

The genomic and epidemiological dynamics of human influenza A
From Nature, published online Apr 16

Influenza vaccine coverage and presenteeism in Sedgwick County, Kansas
From Am J Infect Control, published online Apr 14

Emergence of adamantane-resistant influenza A (H3N2) viruses in Hong Kong between 1997 and 2006
From May J Med Virol

Activation of interleukin-32 pro-inflammatory pathway in response to influenza A virus infection
From Apr 16 PLos ONE

Comparison of outpatient visits and hospitalisations, in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, before and after influenza vaccination
From Apr Int J Clin Pract

Safety and immunogenicity of trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine in infants
From J Infect Dis, published online Apr 7

Genetic and epidemiological analysis of influenza virus epidemics in Taiwan during 2003 to 2006
From Apr J Clin Microbiol

Update on influenza vaccines
From special issue Respirology, published online Mar 28

Update on influenza antivirals
From special issue Respirology, published online Mar 28

Viral respiratory infections at the Hajj: comparison between UK and Saudi pilgrims
From Clin Microbiol Infect, published online Mar 28

Trends in recorded influenza mortality: United States, 1900-2004
From Am J Public Health, published online Apr 1

Status of influenza and pneumococcal vaccination among older American Indians and Alaska natives
From Am J Public Health, published online Apr 1

Prevention of influenza: recommendations for influenza immunization of children, 2007-2008
AAP policy statement published Apr 1 in Pediatrics

Antibodies induced by the HA2 glycopolypeptide of influenza virus haemagglutinin improve recovery from influenza A virus infection
From Apr J Gen Virol

Current and future antiviral therapy of severe seasonal and avian influenza
From Apr Antiviral Res

The influenza primer design resource: a new tool for translating influenza sequence data into effective diagnostics
From Jan Influenza Other Resp Viruses, available online Mar 28

Influenza vaccination of recommended adult populations, US, 1989-2005
From Mar 25 Vaccine

The evolution of human influenza A viruses from 1999 to 2006 - a complete genome study
From Virol J, published online Mar 7

Determination of oseltamivir quality by colorimetric and liquid chromatographic methods
From Emerg Infect Dis, published online Mar 5

Rapid differentiation of influenza A virus subtypes and genetic screening for virus variants by high-resolution melting analysis
From Mar J Clin Microbiol

Reducing antibiotic use in influenza: challenges and rewards
From Apr Clin Microbiol Infect

Cross-protection by MF59-adjuvanted influenza vaccine: neutralizing and haemagglutination-inhibiting antibody activity against A(H3N2) drifted influenza viruses
From Mar 17 Vaccine

Quality assessment of nonanthrax vaccination data in the Defense Medical Surveillance System (DMSS), 1998-2004
From Mar 17 Vaccine

Use of a mandatory declination form in a program for influenza vaccination of healthcare workers
From Apr Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol

Symptoms of influenza virus infection in hospitalized patients
From Apr Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol

Safety and immunogenicity of concurrent administration of live attenuated influenza vaccine with measles-mumps-rubella and varicella vaccines to infants 12 to 15 months of age
From Mar Pediatrics

Multiple reassortant events in the evolutionary history of H1N1 influenza A virus since 1918
From Feb 29 PLos Pathog

Neutrophils play an essential role in cooperation with antibody in both protection against and recovery from pulmonary infection with influenza virus in mice
From Mar J Virol

Safety and tolerability of cold-adapted influenza vaccine, trivalent, in infants younger than 6 months of age
From Pediatrics, published online Feb 25

Seasonal and pandemic influenza: a 2007 update on challenges and solutions
From Clin Infect Dis, published online Feb 21

CTA1-M2e-DD: a novel mucosal adjuvant targeted influenza vaccine
From Feb 26 Vaccine

Update: influenza activity--United States, September 30, 2007-February 9, 2008
From MMWR, released Feb 15

Rapid decline of influenza vaccine-induced antibody in the elderly: is it real, or is it relevant?
From Feb 15 J Infect Dis

 

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