Influenza
This collection includes resources available to protect children from the flu.
Summer 2023 ACIP Update: RSV Prevention and Updated Recommendations on Other Vaccines
2023
· University of Colorado,
· Children's National Hospital,
· University of South Florida,
· University of Alabama at Birmingham,
· University of Cincinnati,
· Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
This article describes updates from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) about vaccines for children. It highlights new recommendations for using nirsevimab, a monoclonal …
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Modeling the Effect of School Closures in a Pandemic Scenario: Exploring Two Different Contact Matrices
This article is about how closing schools during a flu pandemic can affect the spread of the disease. It describes using a model to see …
Reports of Encephalopathy Among Children with Influenza-Associated Mortality — United States, 2010–11 Through 2024–25 Influenza Seasons
The report describes cases of encephalopathy in children who died from influenza in the U.S. between 2010 and 2025. Encephalopathy is a serious brain condition …
The Importance of Seasonal Influenza Vaccination for People with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
2021
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Association of University Centers on Disabilities
This commentary article highlights the importance of flu shots for people with disabilities during COVID-19. It describes how people with disabilities are at higher risk …
Improving Pediatric Preparedness Performance Through Strategic Partnerships
2012
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Northwestern University,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital
This commentary discusses how strategic partnerships between the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) improved pediatric preparedness …
Partners in Immunization: 2010 Survey Examining Differences Among H1N1 Vaccine Providers in Washington State
2013
· Emory University,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Washington State Department of Health
This article describes a survey of H1N1 vaccine providers in Washington State during the 2009 pandemic. It highlights differences among provider types, such as pharmacists, …
Evaluation of an Unplanned School Closure in a Colorado School District: Implications for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness
2015
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
This brief report describes a school closure in Colorado due to flu-like illness. It looks at how families were affected by the closure, such as …
Public Response to Community Mitigation Measures for Pandemic Influenza
2008
· Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This article reports the findings of a national survey on public response to community mitigation interventions for a severe pandemic influenza outbreak. The survey indicates …
Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Among Child Care Center Directors in 2008 and 2016
2017
· University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine,
· Mississippi State University,
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· University of Pittsburgh
This study examined how prepared child care center directors were for pandemic influenza in 2008 and 2016. The survey found that readiness was low both …
Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Preparedness: Science and Countermeasures
This article discusses the lack of adequate medical attention given to influenza, highlighting the need for better preparedness in the United States for a potential …