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Record-breaking Doctors' Strike Piles Pressure on England's Health Service

Reuters Health Information January 2, 2024
More Evidence Suggests That 'Long Flu' Is a Thing

WebMD Health News December 20, 2023
Bird Flu Spreads in Europe With a Delay After Warm Autumn

Reuters Health Information December 14, 2023
Federal Program Offers Free COVID, Flu At-Home Tests, Rx

WebMD Health News December 8, 2023

COVID Strain JN.1 Is Now a 'Variant of Interest,' WHO Says

WebMD Health News December 21, 2023
Novo Owner Commits $265 Million Of Wegovy Windfall to Respiratory Diseases

Reuters Health Information December 18, 2023
Mask Rift Puts Health Workers in Jeopardy Again

KFF Health News December 14, 2023
France on 'High' Alert for Bird Flu After New Cases Detected

Reuters Health Information December 6, 2023

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Perspective View All

Most Popular Stories of 2023: Primary Care Edition

Commentary December 27, 2023

New vaccines, sex and older adults, blood pressure targets, and physician shortage topped our list of most popular stories.
The 2024 Adult Vaccine Schedule Changes Are Here

Practice Guideline December 26, 2023
Lifesaving Surgery for Lungless Man

Expert Interview December 21, 2023
Are You Sure Your Patient Is Alive?

Commentary December 4, 2023

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Journal Articles View All

Nirsevimab for Preventing RSV in Infants and Young Children

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report November 3, 2023
Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13-17 Years

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report November 1, 2023
Effectiveness of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines in Young Children

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report October 25, 2023
Measles Outbreak -- Central Ohio, 2022-2023

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report October 13, 2023
Use of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccines in Older Adults

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report October 2, 2023
Effect of Norovirus Dose on Virus Shedding and Symptoms

Emerging Infectious Diseases September 26, 2023

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Clinical Guidance

Flu Can Be Catastrophic in Older Patients: 5 Things to Know

News October 9, 2019

Older adults suffer the most severe health effects from influenza, often leading to catastrophic disability.
If Your Patients Reject the Flu Shot: How to Urge Them On

Commentary October 9, 2019
CDC Expert Commentary

Flu Vaccine Recommendations for the 2019-2020 Season

Commentary September 24, 2019
Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine Safe for Children With Asthma

News June 17, 2019

Medscape Drugs & Diseases

Influenza Guidelines & Resources

HHS: Flu.gov

WHO: Influenza Global Alert and Response

For Your Patients

WebMD: Cold and Flu Symptoms Across the Nation