The latest data indicates the 2021 flu season has not arrived in America from the Southern Hemisphere, and neither have influenza-related fatalities.
Of the 15,625 samples tested by U.S. Public Health Laboratories last week, only two were positive for influenza viruses as of October 1, 2021.
Pneumonia & COVID-19 Far Exceed Influenza Fatalities
Pneumonia & COVID-19 Far Exceed Influenza Fatalities
The latest data indicates the 2021 flu season has not arrived in America from the Southern Hemisphere, and neither have influenza-related fatalities.
Of the 15,625 samples tested by U.S. Public Health Laboratories last week, only two were positive for influenza viruses as of October 1, 2021.
REGEN-COV Reduces Risk for COVID-19 Hospitalization, Death
Among outpatients with COVID-19 at high risk, risk for hospitalization, death reduced with monoclonal antibody combo versus placebo
COVID-19 Deaths Up for Kidney Waitlist Candidates, Transplant Recipients
11 percent of deaths in 2020 in kidney transplant-waitlisted candidates were attributed to COVID-19
Exercise May Improve Child Mental Health During Pandemic
In addition, more screen time associated with higher total mental health-related difficulties for younger and older children
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Here is what the editors at Physician’s Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of Sept. 27 to Oct. 1, 2021. …
Intranasal Corticosteroids Tied to Less Severe COVID-19 Outcomes
Findings seen among individuals regularly using steroid nasal sprays before COVID-19 diagnosis
1 in 4 Parents Say Their Children Have Been Quarantined Since School Started
However, two-thirds of parents said they thought schools are taking appropriate measures to contain the spread of COVID-19
Merck to Ask FDA for Emergency Approval of Its New Antiviral Pill for COVID-19
New medication is just one of several antiviral pills now being tested in studies