Influenza Vaccination

Influenza vaccination coverage in adults with early rheumatoid arthritis in Canada remains “suboptimal,” according to data published in ACR Open Rheumatology.

WASHINGTON — People with HF who received an annual influenza vaccine had a reduction in major CV events during peak influenza season and lower rates of hospitalization and pneumonia on a year-round basis, according to the IVVE study.

The 2022 American College of Cardiology Scientific Session will be held live in Washington, D.C., from April 2 to 4, and virtually, with 39 late-breaking trials and featured clinical research presentations.

The American Heart Association unveiled a series of tips on how to get and stay healthy during the winter season.

The virtual 2022 American College of Cardiology Scientific Session will be held from April 2 to 4, and will feature 25 late-breaking clinical trials, 10 featured clinical research presentations and numerous abstract presentations.

Published results showed no substantial increased risk of infection-related outcomes among patients who received influenza vaccination during hospitalization for orthopedic surgery.

Although influenza activity continues to increase in the United States, it remains low enough that the CDC does not consider the flu season to have started yet, a CDC expert said.

A best practice alert when a child checked in for surgery led to an approximately 3,500% increase in the number of patients vaccinated against influenza at Children’s Hospital Colorado, according to a press release.

Just half of Medicare beneficiaries received the influenza vaccine during the 2018-2019 season, according to findings published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

A recent survey found that 36% of U.S. adults did not intend to receive an influenza vaccine this year. Of those, 8% said this decision was based on the assumption that their COVID-19 vaccine would protect them against influenza.