Season

Researchers identified a strong correlation between the milk microbiome of mothers with allergic disease and the season of infant birth, according to study results published in Allergy.

During the 2021-2022 influenza season, vaccination significantly reduced outpatient visits, consistent with prior seasons during which A(H3N2) viruses were predominant, especially among younger patients, recent study data showed.

Influenza reached epidemic levels in Chile months earlier than a typical influenza season, just like in several other Southern Hemisphere countries, researchers reported.

Following last year’s mild influenza season, U.S. officials are emphasizing the importance of influenza, pneumococcal and COVID-19 vaccinations as they expect a much more severe season in the weeks to come.

Season, study population and methods of examination can significantly influence incidence and prevalence estimates of allergic conjunctivitis, according to a presentation at the virtual American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting.

ATLANTA — Atmospheric changes and associated environmental stressors within 10 days of a clinic visit were linked to organ-specific lupus flares among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, according to a presentation at the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting.

SAN FRANCISCO — Researchers in Germany said they observed a significant decrease in nosocomial influenza A and B infections resulting from a campaign that required hospital staff to wear masks for their entire shift during a recent influenza season.