As influenza season begins, Americans might be wondering: What’s ahead this fall and winter, and how can I prepare? Northern Arizona University lecturer Matthew Maurer is here to help. Maurer, a public health expert, is available to speak about when…
Tag: Influenza Vaccination
Digital reminders for flu vaccination improves turnout, but not clinical outcomes in older adults
An analysis of the the NUDGE-FLU (Nationwide Utilization of Danish Government Electronic letter system for increasing inFLUenza vaccine uptake) trial found that using digital reminders, or “electronic nudges,” improved influenza vaccine rates among older adults, but did not improve clinical outcomes.
Most older adults ready to roll up sleeves this fall for updated COVID-19 boosters, U-M poll shows
A new poll shows that 61% of people over 50 who have already gotten at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine are very likely to roll up their sleeves this fall to get an updated booster shot once they become available.
That percentage might increase if health care providers specifically recommend the updated vaccine to their patients, the poll suggests.
Flu shot associated with fewer, less severe COVID cases
People who received a flu shot last flu season were significantly less likely to test positive for a COVID-19 infection when the pandemic hit, according to a new study. And those who did test positive for COVID-19 had fewer complications if they received their flu shot.
Flu Is on the Rise: How to Protect Yourself
A Rutgers infectious disease expert explains this year’s flu outbreak and how you can stay healthy