Vaccination
The latest survey by Optimity, a mission-driven technology company, has uncovered concerning knowledge gaps about influenza among its user base. The findings indicate that 38% of respondents believe the flu vaccine can cause the flu, while 27% have no plans to get vaccinated this year. The survey, conducted among 22,
Vaccination
As of this week, people aged 50 and over in Wales will be eligible for a free flu vaccination. The Welsh Government has made an additional 460,000 vaccines available, which are being distributed to GP practices and community pharmacies across the country. However, the Hywel Dda University Health Board
Vaccination
Pregnant women in Staffordshire have been advised to receive the flu vaccination as soon as possible, with health chiefs warning that pregnancy makes women more susceptible to complications from flu and Covid-19. The vaccination is necessary to safeguard both the mother's health and that of her baby, as
Influenza
The U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the Jim Henson Company, have created a special episode of the popular PBS KIDS show "Sid the Science Kid" to educate children about the science behind flu vaccinations. The
Influenza
Practice Fusion Inc., a web-based electronic health record (EHR) provider, has implemented a groundbreaking tool that allows its physician-users to quickly and accurately identify patients who are eligible for the H1N1 vaccination based on criteria published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This innovative solution was developed
Influenza
Arizona State University is partnering with Allviant Corporation to utilize its CarePass technology for health and wellness communications and services. The CarePass pilot program aims to empower employees and students with tools to manage their healthcare relationships. Key Takeaways: * The CarePass pilot program at Arizona State University will utilize the
Influenza
Connexin Software has delivered an expedited update of its Office Practicum pediatric Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system to support the administration and billing of the H1N1 vaccine. The update is in response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) guidance that children should be the first
Swine influenza
Cadila Pharmaceutical Limited, an Ahmedabad-based pharma major, is hopeful to be the first to launch a vaccine for the H1N1 swine flu virus by November this year. The company has set up a joint venture (JV) with US-based vaccine maker Novavax for manufacturing vaccines, including one for swine flu. The
Swine influenza
A recent study published in the British Medical Journal has found that the antiviral medication Tamiflu, also known as oseltamivir, has little to no effect on preventing complications in children with swine flu. The study, led by Dr. Matthew Thompson from the University of Oxford, suggests that while Tamiflu may
Swine influenza
The UK Government has taken on legal liability for the swine flu vaccine, amid growing concerns that it could trigger life-threatening side-effects. The decision comes after pharmaceutical companies GlaxoSmithKline and the Baxter group refused to produce the vaccine unless they were legally protected. The government has ordered 60 million doses,
Swine influenza
As the H1N1 pandemic continues to spread globally, Canadian health officials are taking steps to prepare for the anticipated wave of the virus in the fall. Clinical trials of a vaccine against the pandemic H1N1 influenza will begin months after those trials are conducted in other countries, but health officials
Swine influenza
Concerns over the swine flu pandemic are growing, with the Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) forced to destroy a large stockpile of anti-viral drugs due to their expiration dates. Meanwhile, the Department of Health warns that up to one million people could fall ill with the flu this winter. As
