The flu vaccine has been 68% effective at preventing hospitalizations in children but has been less protective for seniors this season,according to preliminary data released Wednesdayby the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The vaccine was 35% effective at preventing hospitalization for s...
Pharmacists mull high-dose flu vaccine for seniorsdoi:10.2146/news150047American journal of health-system pharmacy : AJHP : official journal of the American Society of Health-System PharmacistsKateTraynor
The study of more than 3,500 Group Health patients age 65 found no link between flu vaccination and risk of pneumonia during three flu seasons. "This suggests that the flu vaccine doesn't protect seniors as much as has been thought," said Michael L. Jackson, PhD, MPH, a postdoctoral...
The high-dose flu vaccine appeared to be more effective at preventing post-influenza deaths among older adults than the standard-dose vaccine, at least during a more severe flu season, according to a large new study of Medicare beneficiaries published inThe Journal of Infectious Diseases. The find...
Brand Name:Audenz Drug Class:Vaccines, Inactivated, Viral What is influenza A (H5N1) vaccine, and what is it used for? Influenza A (H5N1) vaccine is an inactivated viral vaccine used to immunize against H5N1 influenza, also known as avianflu. Influenza A (H5N1) vaccine is administered as ...
The flu can be serious for the elderly, but the right precautions and safesenior carehabits can minimize risks. If you need additional at-home support for a loved one this flu season, consider reaching out to your local Visiting Angelshome care agency....
Patient states they “blacked out” soon after vaccination. Patient was unresponsive for approximately 3 minutes. Patient also states they felt “Dizzy” soon after vaccination. VAERS ID: 1848995:7-year-old boy from California Client received the Pfizer COVID vaccine (lot#...
It’s flu vaccine time and seniors need revved-up shots 1 of 2 | Doctors have a message for vaccine-weary Americans: Don’t skip your flu shot this fall -- and seniors, ask for a special extra-strength kind. (Oct. 3) 2 of 2 | FILE - A man receives a flu shot in ...
Giving flu vaccine to seniors may not save any livesCARLA K. JOHNSON
SAVVY SENIOR: ; New flu vaccine for seniors is high potencyJim Miller