Influenza News

The FDA has approved a supplemental biologics license application for vaccines. The vaccine is now indicated for use in children aged 6 months and older, according to a press release.

The FDA has approved a supplemental biologics license application for vaccines. The vaccine is now indicated for use in children aged 6 months and older, according to a press release.

Since introduction of the Haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate vaccine, Haemophilus influenzae type a infections have become a major invasive bacterial disease of concern in Alaska Native children, according to recent study results published in Emerging Infectious Diseases.

The population’s immunity to influenza A(H7N9) is similar to that observed for other avian influenzas, which is generally very low, researchers have found.

The population’s immunity to influenza A(H7N9) is similar to that observed for other avian influenzas, which is generally very low, researchers have found.

The novel avian influenza A(H7N9) virus has infected more than 100 people, killed more than 30 and concern is growing on whether it will develop to transmit from human to human, according to experts who spoke at the 2013 General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology in Denver.

Influenza immunization rates in children with inflammatory bowel disease are often low, but immunization did not result in increased adverse events or contacts with the health system, according to findings in a recently published study.

Influenza vaccines are still recommended for everyone who is aged at least 6 months, according to recent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Influenza vaccines are still recommended for everyone who is aged at least 6 months, according to recent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

As of May 10, China has reported 131 confirmed H7N9 infections in humans, among whom 32 have died. Officials from two agencies in China offered suggestions on how to stop the spread of infection in humans.