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April 28, 2022
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Influenza vaccine uptake ‘suboptimal’ in adults with early rheumatoid arthritis

Influenza vaccine uptake ‘suboptimal’ in adults with early rheumatoid arthritis

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

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April 03, 2022
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Flu shot yields mixed findings in HF, with some seasonal CV benefit

Flu shot yields mixed findings in HF, with some seasonal CV benefit

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.

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April 01, 2022
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‘Welcome back and welcome home’: ACC kicks off hybrid meeting with breaking CV science

‘Welcome back and welcome home’: ACC kicks off hybrid meeting with breaking CV science

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.

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January 30, 2022
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AHA releases tips for getting, staying healthy during winter

AHA releases tips for getting, staying healthy during winter

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

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January 26, 2022
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ACC 2022 late-breaking trials to address cardiomyopathy, acute MI, flu vaccine and more

ACC 2022 late-breaking trials to address cardiomyopathy, acute MI, flu vaccine and more

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.

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January 06, 2022
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Influenza vaccination during orthopedic hospitalization did not increase infection risk

Influenza vaccination during orthopedic hospitalization did not increase infection risk

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

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December 15, 2021
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Flu activity increasing in US, but remains ‘very low’

Flu activity increasing in US, but remains ‘very low’

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.

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November 18, 2021
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Offering flu shot to kids undergoing general anesthesia significantly increases uptake

Offering flu shot to kids undergoing general anesthesia significantly increases uptake

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.

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November 15, 2021
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Many Medicare beneficiaries miss out on flu vaccine, study shows

Many Medicare beneficiaries miss out on flu vaccine, study shows

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

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November 04, 2021
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Survey shows some US adults think COVID-19 vaccination nullifies need for flu shot

Survey shows some US adults think COVID-19 vaccination nullifies need for flu shot

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.

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